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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 5/7/1965
Runtime: 9 min
Director: Jim Henson
Writers: Jim Henson
Top Cast
Jim Henson
Man
Frank Oz
Messenger boy
Don Sahlin
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