Diagonal Symphony (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1924, Diagonal Symphony is an animation film directed by Viking Eggeling, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A tilted figure, consisting largely of right angles at the beginning, grows by accretion, with the addition of short straight lines and curves which sprout from the existing design. The figure vanishes and the process begins again with a new pattern, each cycle lasting one or two seconds. The complete figures are drawn in a vaguely Art Deco style and could be said to resemble any number of things, an ear, a harp, panpipes, a grand piano with trombones, and so on, only highly stylized. The tone is playful and hypnotic.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Diagonal Symphony 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 Diagonal Symphony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diagonal Symphony tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diagonal Symphony (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Diagonal Symphony change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Diagonal Symphony worth watching?
- Diagonal Symphony holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Diagonal Symphony released?
- Diagonal Symphony was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.