Evolution of the Red Star

Evolution of the Red Star — Plot

Opening with a classic image of Chairman Mao spewing red star tears, this animation is a masterful example of Beckett’s distinctive technique as he continuously develops a cycle of six drawings, culminating in their transmutation via the optical printer. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with iotaCenter and National Film Preservation Foundation in 2007.

• Release date
• January 1, 1973
• Runtime
• 7 min
• Genres
• Animation
• Director
• Adam Beckett