Totem (1963)

1963 · Short film · 16 min · dir. Ed Emshwiller

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Synopsis

A filmic interpretation of a modern dance ballet by Alvin Nikolais. Earth, fire, water and primordial mysteries in a cine-dance.

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Details

Director

Ed Emshwiller

Cinematography

Ed Emshwiller

Released

1963-12-30

Running time

16 minutes

Cast & crew

• Ed Emshwiller Director
• Murray Louis
• GGladys Ballin
• BBeverly Schmidt
• PPhillis Lamhut
• Bill Frank
• PPeggy Barclay
• AAlbert Reid
• BBarbara Bull

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