Begone Dull Care
1949, English. Directed by Norman McLaren & Evelyn Lambart.
In this extraordinary short animation, Evelyn Lambart and Norman McLaren painted colours, shapes, and transformations directly onto their filmstrip. The result is a vivid interpretation, in fluid lines and colour, of jazz music played by the Oscar Peterson Trio.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 October 1949
- Country
- Canada
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Begone Dull Care: quick answers
Is Begone Dull Care worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Begone Dull Care?
Begone Dull Care runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
Does Begone Dull Care have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Begone Dull Care on?
Begone Dull Care isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Begone Dull Care?
If you liked Begone Dull Care, try Sing: Thriller, Destino, Arlo the Alligator Boy.
Who directed Begone Dull Care?
Begone Dull Care (1949) was directed by Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart.