United States / Jan 01, 1969
The Magic Machines (1969)
Directed by Bob Curtis
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Plot
The Magic Machines is a 1969 American short documentary film directed by Bob Curtis about kinetic artist Robert Gilbert, a young hippie sculptor who makes bright-colored, motor-driven machines from metal trash and spare parts. It won an Oscar at the 42nd Academy Awards in 1970 for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film and was nominated for Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
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Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Magic Machines |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Fly-By-Night Productions |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1969 |
| Production | Joan Keller Stern |
| Editing | Steve Grumette |
| Cinematography | Gil Hubbs |
| Assistant directors | Bob Curtis |
| Music | Elizabeth Grumette |
| Sound | Elizabeth Grumette |
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