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Balance 1950

1951 · 8 min

A dry, briskly illustrated corporate report brought to life, more informative than dramatic and best suited to viewers curious about mid-century industry.

Directed by
Peter Sachs
Genres
Animation
Overview
A visual précis of the annual report of chemicals giant ICI

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Directed by
Peter Sachs
Genres
Animation
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • work
    • technology
    Places
    • workplace
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • animated
    • documentary
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness2
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight2

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    Details

    Genres
    animation
    Directed by
    Peter Sachs
    Written by
    Roger MacDougall
    Cinematography
    T.R. Thumwood
    Runtime
    8 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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