"A study in movement, form & colour." 30 December 1948 Animated 10 mins
A powerfully graphic piece of animation that best expresses John Halas' own feelings about mans universal quest for freedom.
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United Kingdom 30 December 1948
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A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.
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Amar Prem is a movie directed by N.M. Kelkar featuring Madhubala, Alka Rani.
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Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen.
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