Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
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This might be one of my favorite things I’ve ever seen. It screams of a man with so much creative talent begging to be let out. This short film is provocative, evocative, and feels so broadly relatable and at the same time very specific. Which to me is the sweet spot. It speaks to youth and adulthood, sex and violence, the pursuit of happiness, and the problems of the mind. Jim Henson was one of a kind with one of the most unique creative voices in entertainment history. And every piece of his work speaks to his character and shines as a beacon showing us what can be achieved. Thanks, Jim.