The read
It runs a compact 9m.
Synopsis
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
37 audience votes
Key crew
- Jim HensonDirector
- Jim HensonWriter
Cast
- Jim HensonMan
- Enid CafritzWife
- Jerry JuhlBartender
- Frank OzMessenger Boy
- April MarchStripper
- Diana BirkenfieldCast
- Dave BaileyDrummer
- Sandy PattersonCast
- Dennis PagetCast
- Jim HutchisonMale Dancer
- Barbara RichmanCast
- Don SahlinComic
Stills
Themes
jazzavant-gardeshort filmexperimental film