In the early 1920s, Walter Ruttmann, Hans Richter, Viking Eggeling and Oskar Fischinger laid the foundations of abstract film by studying combinations of movement and
sound. Ruttmann called his work Painting in Time, and far from stopping with formal experiments it actually developed further in step with mainstream film. Abstract animation emphasizes rhythm, movement and composition – without narrating a story, it offers a unique audiovisual experience. This film selection showcases some of the most remarkable non-
narrative experimental animated films from the last two years.
No dialogue
Director Niina Suominen
Director Noam Goldfarb
Director Chaerin Im
Director Noam Paul
Director Marcell Mostoha
Director Bastien Dupriez
Director Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat
Director Michelle Choi
Director Deborah Kelly
Director Ghazal Majidi
