Lichtspiel Opus 1. (Lichtspiel Opus 1) (1921)

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Against a dark background, several bright, curved or rounded shapes pulse towards the center of the screen, one at a time. They are followed by many other shapes, some irregular, some pointed, others rounded. The abstract shapes move into or across the screen in harmony with the musical score.

Release date: 1 April 1921

Tags: Animation (2), Short (2), Germany (1), Silent (1), Color (1), Experimental Film (1), Abstract Film (1), 12 Min. (1)

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