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Ideas in Search of Light

Ideas in Search of Light

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AnimationMusic

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Black-and-white abstract animated short of light, shadows, and reflections by The Dodals (Karel Dodal (1900-1986) in collaboration with his wife, Irena Dodalová).

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

31 August 1938

Country

Czechoslovakia

Cast

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