A surrealist 'ballet of motion' where geometry and reality collide in four minutes of visual poetry.
FILM STUDY
A poetic ballet of moving shadows and abstract dreams.
Entertaining Dadaist experimental short, similar to Man Ray's work, full of shifting geometric shapes, stock footage of seagulls, flying eyeballs, and glaring floating heads.
Quick Answer
Film Study is a 1926 German animation film directed by Hans Richter that presents a surreal, abstract collage blending geometric animation with real-world photography.
Programmer's Pick
If you think animation started with talking mice, Hans Richter’s Film Study will set you straight—this is geometry in motion, with a dash of Dada and a flying head or two. Surreal, brisk, and perfect for your next avant-garde palate cleanse.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Hans Richter
- Writer
- Hans Richter
- Release
- 1926
- Runtime
- 4m
- Country
- Germany
- Language
- No Language
- Genres
- Animation
- Also Known As
- Original title: Filmstudie
Cast & Crew
View all →Why Cult
A short but striking example of Dadaist film, packed with dreamlike visuals and non-narrative structure.
Shifting geometric shapes and rhythmic editing create a hypnotic visual 'ballet' unlike typical cartoons.
Floating heads, flying eyeballs, and stock footage of seagulls coalesce in a playful visual mashup.
Fans of Man Ray's films will recognize a kindred experimental spirit in Richter’s playful use of shape and montage.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Film Study released? +
Film Study was released in 1926.
Who directed Film Study? +
Film Study was directed by Hans Richter.
How long is Film Study? +
Film Study has a runtime of 4 minutes.
What genre is Film Study? +
Film Study is an animation film.
Where can I watch Film Study? +
Film Study is available to stream on SassyFlix.
