First Americans (Part I): And Their Gods

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First Americans (Part I): And Their Gods (1969)

Directed by Philip Stapp

· 10m

Colorful animation, based on pre-Columbian Indian designs, surveys the religious beliefs and practices of the Indians of Central America before the arrival of Columbus. Utilizing pointillist, abstract, and multiplanar split-image figures, Stapp describes Mayan and Aztec cultures, unfolding in codex-like form, accompanied by ethno-concrète music by Thomas Wagner & Arthur Burrows.

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Director
Philip Stapp

Details

Release date
1969-01-01
Runtime
10m
Original language
EN