Why Pinscreen?
The Pinscreen is a tool that was created in the 1930s to make animation films.Although it no longer provides any technical advantages, a handful of animation directors still use it.This film explores why it is so important to create something handmade with constraints, in a time when everything is turning towards instantaneous digital technology.
Who's in it
Cast
The billed ensemble, with character names. Open any performer for their Nutevio filmography.
2 billed performers
Story overview
What It's About
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The Pinscreen is a tool that was created in the 1930s to make animation films. Although it no longer provides any technical advantages, a handful of animation directors still use it. This film explores why it is so important to create something handmade with constraints, in a time when everything is turning towards instantaneous digital technology.
Where to watch
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Box Office & Release
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- Release date
- Jun 11, 2024
- Runtime
- 0h 52m
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- Language
- French
- Country
- France
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