Anemic Cinema (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1926, Anemic Cinema is a documentary film directed by Marcel Duchamp, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A spiral design spins. It's replaced by a spinning disk. These two continue in perfect alternation until the end: a spiral design, a disk. Each disk is labelled and can be read as it rotates. The messages, in French, feature puns and whimsical rhymes and alliteration. The final message comments on the spiral motif itself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Anemic Cinema 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 Anemic Cinema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anemic Cinema tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anemic Cinema (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anemic Cinema change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Anemic Cinema worth watching?
- Anemic Cinema holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Anemic Cinema released?
- Anemic Cinema was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.