Very Nice, Very Nice - Arthur Lipsett

(1961). The first short film by the great Candian avant-garde artist Arthur Lipsett.

Using scraps of film he found on the cutting room floor, he put this wondrous montage together, instantly earning a name for himself in the experimental film community. His work would go on to inspire many future generations of filmmakers -- most notably, a young filmmaker at that time named George Lucas.

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[lecks101]

According to Wikipedia, this video is supposed to last 9 mins and 33 secs.... Whats up?

[xezene1]

@lecks101

The video of which you speak is "21-87," not "Very Nice, Very Nice." "21-87" is quite a classic though, and if you wish to see it I believe it is available at the National Film Board of Canada's website.

[blaiserfilms]

kubrick called this film one the most brilliant things he's ever seen

[fangsteen]

Reminds me a bit of NEGATIVLAND!!

[finnertyManuel]

"...there's nothing more enjoyable!"

-- Advertisement copy

"...and they say that the situation is getting worse."

-- TV Commentator, circa 1960

[ifilgoodx]

bravo. very nice, very nice

[brotherk13]

One of the best Canadian artists of all time. Amazing video.

[smorestes]

"dissolving phantasmagoria of the world" - love it. thanks for posting.