The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales

The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales

The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales

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The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales

2006

0h 20m

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Overview

A behind-the scenes look at the grueling one-year process of transferring the filmed images into the unique animation style featured in the final version of the movie 'A Scanner Darkly'.

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6 members

Directing

Richard Linklater

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Richard Linklater

Acting

Keanu Reeves

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Keanu Reeves

Acting

Winona Ryder

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Winona Ryder

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Robert Downey Jr.

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Robert Downey Jr.

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Woody Harrelson

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Woody Harrelson

Production

Tommy Pallotta

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Tommy Pallotta

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