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December 18, 2005

An Animated Christmas for the Film Society

Posted by Kino Kid at 11:36 PM (EST)

Montrealers have a chance to see a well-selected program of animated films for The Film Society's Christmas screening on Wednesday.

It begins with stop-motion animator Ivo Caprino's feature Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (the French version, Le Grand Prix du siècle, will be shown). Philippe Spurrell, who programs The Film Society screenings using 16mm prints from his personal collection, found some interesting facts about the film:

It's shown on Norwegian television every Christmas Eve.
Since its premiere on August 28, 1975, the movie was shown at a cinema somewhere in the world every day of the week, for 28 years, mainly in theaters in Norway, Moscow or Tokyo. The non-stop run ended in 2003.
Caprino was a perfectionist. The animated band plays the correct notes in correct timing to the soundtrack.

The film will be preceded by an equally impressive selection of shorts:

An early Caprino short, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, and a personal favourite
Special Delivery, directed by John Weldon and Eunice McAulay, and produced by the late Derek Lamb.
Will Vinton's A Christmas Gift, a clay animation achievement

When: Wednesday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Faubourg Tower at the corner of Guy and Ste-Catherine streets, Room 401
Cost: FREE, but space is limited to 25 people, so please arrive early if you want to get a seat.

You are encouraged to bring drinks and snacks for the intermission.

The Film Society meets every second Wednesday and regularly features animation from around the world.

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