Motion Painting No. 1 (1947): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1947 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1947, Motion Painting No. 1 is an animation film directed by Oskar Fischinger, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Motion Painting No. 1 is a 1947 experimental short animated film in which film artist Oskar Fischinger put images in motion to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no. 3, BWV 1048. It is a film of a painting (oil on acrylic glass); Fischinger filmed each brushstroke over the course of 9 months. In 1997, this film was selected for inclusion in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2000.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Motion Painting No. 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Motion Painting No. 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Motion Painting No. 1 tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Die letzten Glühwürmchen and Spider-Man: A New Universe.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Motion Painting No. 1 (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Motion Painting No. 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Motion Painting No. 1 worth watching?
- Motion Painting No. 1 holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Motion Painting No. 1 released?
- Motion Painting No. 1 was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.