Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jim Henson
Man
LeadEC
Enid Cafritz
Wife
Jerry Juhl
Bartender
Frank Oz
Messenger Boy
AM
April March
Stripper
DB
Diana Birkenfield
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DB
Dave Bailey
Drummer
SP
Sandy Patterson
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jim Henson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Time Piece is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
