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20055 minPG-13doc-short

War and Peace

20055 minPG-13doc-short

Five minutes detail the influence of war on filmmaker Norman McLaren, shaped by his experiences in the Spanish Civil War and the Korean conflict.

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Five minutes detail the influence of war on filmmaker Norman McLaren, shaped by his experiences in the Spanish Civil War and the Korean conflict.

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Éric Barbeau

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Norman McLaren

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Norman McLaren's experiences in the Spanish Civil War and the Korean conflict shaped his artistic vision. In the 2005 documentary short "War and Peace," McLaren's work is examined through the lens of these conflicts. His trauma from the Spanish Civil War influenced his filmmaking, particularly in the creation of "Neighbours." The film presents a concise look at how war informed McLaren's creative process and thematic choices throughout his career.

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