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Pianoforte (1984)

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Original classification rating: M. This clip chosen to be G

Clip description

A young girl practises the piano and dreams of becoming a renowned concert pianist whilst her cat dances, juggles and dreams of fish.

Curator’s notes

The fluidity of line and the ability of animation to magically transform objects can be seen throughout the film. In this clip, a spinning gold coin metamorphoses into a bar table and then a flamenco dress. This technique also enables the animator to change scenes quickly and seamlessly. The transformation of the cat’s face behind the blue balloon to a goldfish bowl complete with swimming fish is a delightfully humorous sequence.