Norman McLaren, ca. 1950, by Alma Duncan

Born in Scotland, Norman McLaren (1914-1987) came to Canada in 1941 to work for John Grierson at the National Film Board (NFB). At the NFB, his innovative and intelligent exploration of the medium of film, and his unique outlook on humanity, made him internationally famous as a filmmaker and director, especially in animation.

This portrait by a fellow filmmaker and artist attempts to capture the genius of this brilliant man.

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