Pieter van Deusen

4.5

Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off

Jan 01, 1960

Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off

1960 4 min 2 vues

Les Blank's first student film, made while at USC, starring Gail Blank, Pieter Van Deusen and Les himself. This short pays homage to Ingmar Bergman's Seventh Seal, the film that inspired Blank to become a filmmaker. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

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Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

Jan 01, 1985

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

1985 90 min 1 vues

Anthology of six short films, including: Dizzy Gillespie Chicken Real Cigarette Blues God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance Running Around Like A Chicken With Its Head Cut Off The Sun’s Gonna Shine

Documentary

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Percussion Sounds

Jan 01, 1969

Percussion Sounds

1969 17 min 1 vues

This creative educational film by Pieter Van Deusen features a variety of percussion instruments performed by noted musicians Bruno Hoffmann, Eric Remsen, and Taranath Rao. The film crew included Les Blank and Skip Gerson. This film was part of a music film series for Churchill Films: Wind Sounds, Percussion Sounds, and an offshoot film by Pieter with Les Blank entitled Christopher Tree.

Music

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Folktale From Two Lands

Jan 01, 1988

Folktale From Two Lands

1988 16 min 1 vues

From opposite ends of the globe come two animated tales illustrating that the wishes and fantasies of people are similar folk themes the world over. The European tale of 'The Fisherman and his Wife' and the Japanese story of 'The Stonecutter' remind us that it is human nature to dream of unlimited glory, but in reality, there is great joy and contentment to be found in ordinary living.

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Cheyanne Schatz

Jan 01, 1970

Cheyanne Schatz

1970 28 min 1 vues

This film by Michael Vidor (edited by Pieter Van Deusen) captured Bernard G. Schatz, aka "Cheyanne Schatz, World's Greatest One-Man Band", aka "L-15", as he traveled around L.A. in a flamboyantly painted, sculpture-embellished art car full of musical instruments, artworks and props, promoting his free-form act that combined folk music, stand-up comedy and dada theatre. B&W.

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New Sounds in Music

Jan 01, 1968

New Sounds in Music

1968 22 min 1 vues

From Worldcat: Presents new musical sounds and new ways of treating old sounds. Includes examples of chance music, tape music, synthesizer music, and other twentieth century innovations.

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String Sounds

Jan 01, 1969

String Sounds

1969 17 min 1 vues

This creative educational film by Pieter Van Deusen features a variety of string instruments performed by noted musicians such as Shamim Ahmed Kahn. This film was part of a music film series for Churchill Films: Wind Sounds, Percussion Sounds, and an offshoot film by Pieter with Les Blank entitled Christopher Tree.

Music

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String Sounds

Jan 01, 1969

String Sounds

1969 17 min 1 vues

This creative educational film by Pieter Van Deusen features a variety of string instruments performed by noted musicians such as Shamim Ahmed Kahn. This film was part of a music film series for Churchill Films: Wind Sounds, Percussion Sounds, and an offshoot film by Pieter with Les Blank entitled Christopher Tree.

Music

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String Sounds

Jan 01, 1969

String Sounds

1969 17 min 1 vues

This creative educational film by Pieter Van Deusen features a variety of string instruments performed by noted musicians such as Shamim Ahmed Kahn. This film was part of a music film series for Churchill Films: Wind Sounds, Percussion Sounds, and an offshoot film by Pieter with Les Blank entitled Christopher Tree.

Music

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Wind Sounds

Jan 01, 1969

Wind Sounds

1969 18 min 1 vues

This creative educational film by Pieter Van Deusen features a variety of wind instruments performed by noted musicians Eli Hollander & Tony Plog. The film crew included Les Blank as 2nd Camera along with assistant Skip Gerson. This film was part of a music film series for Churchill Films: WIND SOUNDS, Percussion Sounds, and an offshoot film by Pieter with Les Blank entitled Christopher Tree.

Music

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Netherby Naps

Jan 01, 2005

Netherby Naps

2005 88 min 1 vues

An independent feature, 12 years in the making, by Pieter Van Deusen in the mill towns and on the moorlands of northern England. Tom, a playwright whose wife has locked him out of the house, now lives in his garden shed. He has been trying to finish a play that is opening that very night, a play about a cowardly knight of local legend--Old Lord Netherby--whose spirit resides in Purgatory.

Drama

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Netherby Naps

Jan 01, 2005

Netherby Naps

2005 88 min 1 vues

An independent feature, 12 years in the making, by Pieter Van Deusen in the mill towns and on the moorlands of northern England. Tom, a playwright whose wife has locked him out of the house, now lives in his garden shed. He has been trying to finish a play that is opening that very night, a play about a cowardly knight of local legend--Old Lord Netherby--whose spirit resides in Purgatory.

Drama

1

Netherby Naps

Jan 01, 2005

Netherby Naps

2005 88 min 1 vues

An independent feature, 12 years in the making, by Pieter Van Deusen in the mill towns and on the moorlands of northern England. Tom, a playwright whose wife has locked him out of the house, now lives in his garden shed. He has been trying to finish a play that is opening that very night, a play about a cowardly knight of local legend--Old Lord Netherby--whose spirit resides in Purgatory.

Drama

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The Voyage of Odysseus

Jan 01, 1982

The Voyage of Odysseus

1982 28 min 1 vues

The voyage section of Homer's classic tale is retold by the voice of a muse, actor Julie Harris, who recalls the essence of the adventure. A remarkable visual experience that captures the mythic quality of the ancient story.

Science Fiction

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The Voyage of Odysseus

Jan 01, 1982

The Voyage of Odysseus

1982 28 min 1 vues

The voyage section of Homer's classic tale is retold by the voice of a muse, actor Julie Harris, who recalls the essence of the adventure. A remarkable visual experience that captures the mythic quality of the ancient story.

Science Fiction

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The Voyage of Odysseus

Jan 01, 1982

The Voyage of Odysseus

1982 28 min 1 vues

The voyage section of Homer's classic tale is retold by the voice of a muse, actor Julie Harris, who recalls the essence of the adventure. A remarkable visual experience that captures the mythic quality of the ancient story.

Science Fiction

1

The Voyage of Odysseus

Jan 01, 1982

The Voyage of Odysseus

1982 28 min 1 vues

The voyage section of Homer's classic tale is retold by the voice of a muse, actor Julie Harris, who recalls the essence of the adventure. A remarkable visual experience that captures the mythic quality of the ancient story.

Science Fiction

1

The Voyage of Odysseus

Jan 01, 1982

The Voyage of Odysseus

1982 28 min 1 vues

The voyage section of Homer's classic tale is retold by the voice of a muse, actor Julie Harris, who recalls the essence of the adventure. A remarkable visual experience that captures the mythic quality of the ancient story.

Science Fiction

1

The Voyage of Odysseus

Jan 01, 1982

The Voyage of Odysseus

1982 28 min 1 vues

The voyage section of Homer's classic tale is retold by the voice of a muse, actor Julie Harris, who recalls the essence of the adventure. A remarkable visual experience that captures the mythic quality of the ancient story.

Science Fiction

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Bunker Hill 1956

Jan 02, 1956

Bunker Hill 1956

1956 17 min 1 vues

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Wee Gillis

Jul 01, 1985

Wee Gillis

1985 19 min 1 vues

Tells the story of a Scotch boy who can't decide whether he wants to be like his father, a Highlander, or his mother, a Lowlander.

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Friends

Jan 05, 1972

Friends

1972 19 min 1 vues

Educational filmstrip about friendship

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Christopher Tree

Jan 01, 1967

Christopher Tree

1967 10 min 1 vues

This film, photographed and edited by Les Blank, produced and directed by Pieter Van Deusen, documents a spontaneously improvised concert by musician Christopher Tree. With his one-man orchestra, including 40 Tibetan temple gongs, flutes, tympani and wind chimes, Christopher Tree whirls and weaves his sound tapestry within a pristine forest. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

Music

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A Rite of Spring

Dec 01, 1955

A Rite of Spring

1955 16 min 1 vues

A modern dance solo interpretation of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring created by dancer/choreographer Jim Huntley and filmed and edited by Pieter Van Deusen.

Documentary

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Seven Second Love Affair

Jan 01, 1965

Seven Second Love Affair

1965 58 min 1 vues

Les Blank's first documentary cinematography job shooting Drag Racers in Long Beach, CA, driving everything from hopped up "Mercs" to Supercharged "Rail Dragsters". These cars could accelerate to over 220 miles/hour in a mile. The film follows the life of Rick "The Iceman" Stewart as he attempts to grab the world's record. Original score by Canned Heat Blues Band.

Documentary

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Wee Gillis

Jul 01, 1985

Wee Gillis

1985 19 min 1 vues

Tells the story of a Scotch boy who can't decide whether he wants to be like his father, a Highlander, or his mother, a Lowlander.

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Wee Gillis

Jul 01, 1985

Wee Gillis

1985 19 min 1 vues

Tells the story of a Scotch boy who can't decide whether he wants to be like his father, a Highlander, or his mother, a Lowlander.