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Begone Dull Care

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In this extraordinary short animation, Evelyn Lambart and Norman McLaren painted colours, shapes, and transformations directly onto their filmstrip. The result is a vivid interpretation, in fluid lines and colour, of jazz music played by the Oscar Peterson Trio.

DirectorsNorman McLaren·Evelyn Lambart

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

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Begone Dull Care — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Begone Dull Care?

Begone Dull Care is streaming on Filmzie in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Begone Dull Care on Netflix?

No, Begone Dull Care is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Filmzie.

Is Begone Dull Care on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Begone Dull Care isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Filmzie instead.

Where can I watch Begone Dull Care for free?

Begone Dull Care is available to stream free (with ads) on Filmzie in Australia.