Movie Description

Time Piece

(1965)

Overview

Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.

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Facts

Original TitleTime Piece

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1965-05-07

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 09m

Production CompaniesThe Jim Henson Company,Muppets, Inc.

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Music
  • Fantasy