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Released
1931 · FILM

Surf and Seaweed

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Runtime
13 min
DocumentaryShort

Synopsis

The film begins with images of the shoreline, showing small breakers and the swirls they leave behind, followed by water flowing up a sandy beach. It then transitions to water striking pebbles and rocks. The second half focuses on a slow-moving eddy of seaweed on the surface, resembling sodden twigs shifting back and forth. The ocean's tide forms patterns of small surges and circular movements. The soundtrack features more dramatic music than the gentle motion of the seaweed. The film ends with close-ups of the plants' bulbs and leaves, ultimately overtaken by the tide.

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Principal cast & crew: 2

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Craft leads on file

Shot by Ralph SteinerScored by Marc Blitzstein

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