Notes on a Triangle

1966
5m

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In vibrant colors and constant motion, the triangle's versatility is shown as it constantly takes on familiar forms not associated with triangles, suggesting to the viewer that the triangle ... Read allIn vibrant colors and constant motion, the triangle's versatility is shown as it constantly takes on familiar forms not associated with triangles, suggesting to the viewer that the triangle might the basis for all geometric forms.In vibrant colors and constant motion, the triangle's versatility is shown as it constantly takes on familiar forms not associated with triangles, suggesting to the viewer that the triangle might the basis for all geometric forms.

Director
- René Jodoin
Writer
- René Jodoin

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

YOUR RATING

Director
- René Jodoin
Writer
- René Jodoin

2User reviews

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win total

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7CinemaSerf

Notes on a Triangle

The initial sight of a triangle accompanied by some piano music reminded me of the BBC snooker show "Pot Black" from the 1970s. This one, though, is somewhat more adaptable as by using a series of colours and some nifty manipulation we watch this geometrical shape prove it's flexibility in what looks quite like a ballet. There's a synchronicity to the artistry here as the images constantly change to present objects that ought not to seem possible for a fixed, three-sided, solid to achieve. The score helps it along engagingly and it's simplicity and clarity of definition works quite well for five minutes.

5stevergy2000

Semi-interesting, but wears out its welcome

Sure, it's fun to see triangles of many different colours be combined and then re-combined into ever increasingly complex geometric patterns. But, after the first minute or so, the novelty wears off, and what you're left with is a fairly one-dimensional one-trick-pony of an animated film which, far too often, the NFB let young filmmakers get away with. Sure, technical expertise is all well and good, but a film should also say something. At least, something other than 'Look how smart the filmmaker is!'