Gaia’s Dream
1982, 3 minutes; 16mm; Color, Direct Animation
Gaia’s Dream is a vivid animated film made by drawing and painting directly on 16mm clear film. Emerging from images which suggest primordial beginnings, a running horse becomes the focus of this rhythmic and abstract animation. At its climax, the horse is transformed and takes flight before disappearing into the sun from which it came. The musicians of Gwinyai performed a soundtrack of traditional music from Zimbabwe expressly for the film.
“Lively animation and spirited music combine in this short piece made without a camera. Each of the images was handpainted on 16mm film, with charming results.” —Robert Murray, Aspen Filmfest
“The judges and public really appreciated its straight forward lyrical beauty and celebration of motion.” —John Columbus, Black Maria Film Festival
“Its boldly colored images and traditional Zimbabwean music make this a dynamically beautiful film.” —Media Center for Children, New York
FESTIVALS AND AWARDS
Aspen 1983, Honors
Athens 1983
Black Maria 1985, Directors Citation
Bumbershoot
Denver International, Director’s Choice
Oregon State, Honors
Women’s Independent NYC
Women in the Director’s Chair 1984
Works by Women at Barnard 1984
TELEVISION
WNET Independent Focus (NYC)
WTTV (Chicago)
KPBS (Portland)
DISTRIBUTION
Film: Museum of Modern Art, NY, NY (212) 708-9530
