The beautiful marriage of an Elmer Bernstein score, the great Saul Bass helming and the lyrical narration of Gary Merrill create a life-affirming gem about a ten-year old boy and his perspective on the world. In 18 minutes this masterpiece that thrilled millions at the Kodak Pavillion of the New York World's Fair in 1964-65, captures an exhilaration that easily surpasses the similarly adored but overrated "TO BE ALIVE" that captured the short film live action Oscar in 1965 but doesn't have the staying power or sense of humor that the Searching Eye does. It is available (for a small fortune) on video from Pyramid Films who have a precious felicity for obtaining rights for Expo short films- "Rainbow War" is a perfect example. If there are any other world's fair film nuts who stumble on this little-seen film page, please contact and share your experience.
Plot summary
The simple actions of a young boy on the beach provide visual metaphors for the normally unseen world. A cinematographic treat in which ordinary objects reveal unsuspected worlds of intense visual experience. Uses time-lapse photography, underwater and aerial photography, micro-photography, and stop-action filming to show scenes of a seagull in flight, of snow crystals forming and melting, of sand castles and a battle of toy soldiers, and of pebbles and dandelions. The camera adds a profound dimension to what the boy has seen, giving us a deeper understanding of visual awareness.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
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Top cast
Gary Merrill as Narrator
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720p.BLU 1080p.BLU 163.09 MB
796*720
English 2.0
NR
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