1970
Academy Awards
1Wins
2Noms
◆ Won1970
Short Subject (Live Action)
Joan Keller Stern, Producer
Nom1970
Documentary (Short Subject)
Joan Keller Stern, Producer
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Synopsis
The Magic Machines is a 1969 American short documentary film directed by Bob Curtis about kinetic artist Robert Gilbert, a young hippie sculptor who makes bright-colored, motor-driven machines from metal trash and spare parts. It won an Oscar at the 42nd Academy Awards in 1970 for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film and was nominated for Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
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Details
Genres
Documentary
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Awards & Recognition
Awards Dominance
2
Wins
4
Nominations
1 Oscar · 1 Cannes
Won
- Short Film Prize · Magic Machines
- Short Subject (Live Action) · Joan Keller Stern, Producer
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1970
Cannes Film Festival
1Wins
2Noms
◆ Won1970
Short Film Prize
Magic Machines
Nom1970
In Competition - Short films
Bob CURTIS
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Cast
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