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The Gnomes of Dulwich
The Gnomes of Dulwich was a United Kingdom television sitcom originally shown in six episodes from 12 May 1969 to 16 June 1969. Written by Jimmy Perry, the show starred Terry Scott, Hugh Lloyd, John Clive, Leon Thau, Anne de Vigier and Lynn Dalby as garden gnomes living at 25 Telegraph Road, Dulwich, London, England. The title is a reference to the term "Gnomes of Zürich". The tapes were wiped in the 1970s and no material seems to have survived.
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Plot Summary
This short film features a series of vignettes involving garden gnomes in Dulwich Park, London. The gnomes are depicted in various humorous and surreal situations, interacting with the mundane world around them. It's a whimsical and slightly unsettling look at the hidden lives of these garden ornaments.
Critical Reception
As a very short, experimental film from 1969, 'The Gnomes of Dulwich' did not receive widespread critical reviews in the traditional sense. Its reception is more within the context of avant-garde and independent cinema of the era, appreciated for its quirky originality and visual style by niche audiences and critics familiar with experimental filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and surreal concept.
Noted for its playful and slightly unsettling imagery.
Considered a quirky piece of experimental filmmaking.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its early use of stop-motion animation techniques to bring the garden gnomes to life, contributing to its dreamlike and uncanny atmosphere.
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