Parable of the Blind

About This Movie

Parable of the Blind is an intriguing piece from the UCLA Animation Workshop, though the director remains unknown. This 1980 student film uses paper-cut animation to create a haunting atmosphere. It draws heavily on medieval imagery, which adds a layer of historical weight to the themes of blindness and ignorance. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to really sink into the unsettling visuals. It's fascinating to see how it juxtaposes the imagery of a group of blind figures walking into a tar pit with their subsequent appearance in the jury room of an animation festival. The practical effects are simple yet effective, evoking a sense of unease. It feels more like a visual meditation on perception rather than just a narrative film.

UCLA Animation Workshop student film from 1980.Uses paper-cut animation technique.Preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive.