The Magic Machines

The Magic Machines1969


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.

Released
19. 5. 2026
Runtime
15 min
Genres
Documentary
Certification
NO
Country, language
US · EN
Community rating
6.6 · 7 votes