Jazzimation (1999)
Overview
A jazzy film in which the spectator is forced to look with the ears and listen with the eyes. An abstract film drawn directly on the computer.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | xx |
| Popularity | 0.001 |
Directed By
Oerd van Cuijlenborg
TOP CAST
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