Chrysalis (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film

Released in 1973, Chrysalis is a notable film directed by Ed Emshwiller, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Made in collaboration with Alvin Nikolais, featuring the Nikolais dance company. CHRYSALIS is the result of structuring a series of cinematic and dance ideas Nikolais and I had. The film involves the dancers in improvised choreography, varied costumes, and cinema techniques from slow motion (400FPS) to pixilation. I did the sound score, using the voices of the dancers.-E.E.
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- Where can I watch Chrysalis (1973)?
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- When was Chrysalis released?
- Chrysalis was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.