Dots
1940 · 2 min
Cast
No credited cast is listed for this film.
Credits
Music: 
Norman McLaren
Produced by: Norman McLaren
Plot
An experimental film in which both sound and visuals were created entirely by Norman McLaren drawing directly upon the film with ordinary pen and ink. The main title is in eight languages.
Sinekatalog’s take
Norman McLaren draws both picture and sound directly onto film stock, creating a pulsing dance of dots. Pioneering and hypnotic, it remains a delightful lesson in handmade animation and rhythm.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (1,143 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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