Freight Yard Symphony (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film
Released in 1963, Freight Yard Symphony is an animation film directed by Robert Abel, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. This early UCLA student film by noted visual effects pioneer Robert Abel (1937-2001) employs a mixed media approach to distill the kinetic energy of an industrial train depot into bold graphic elements. With a jazz score, Piet Mondrian-inspired lines and Oskar Fischinger-style movement, the highly-accomplished animated short evokes the modernist works of Saul Bass and Ray and Charles Eames.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freight Yard Symphony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freight Yard Symphony tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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- Where can I watch Freight Yard Symphony (1963)?
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- When was Freight Yard Symphony released?
- Freight Yard Symphony was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.