Back to Explore
The Fourth Dimension poster

The Fourth Dimension

La Quatrième Dimension

1936 · 0h 10m · Documentary · France

The film begins with methodical descriptions of one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional space. It then looks at a two-dimensional world inhabited by flat mice. It imagines how a human, from the third dimension could interact with that world. It then suggests how beings from a fourth dimension might interact with us. Next the film posits time as a fourth dimension, with scenes to aid comprehension. An off-screen narrator, graphs, and clever photography provide explanations and illustrations. The film asks viewers to use their imaginations.

Directed by
Jean Painlevé, Achille-Pierre Dufour
6.1Smart score

The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.

TMDB6.4

23 TMDB votes · IMDb page

Rate what worked

0 of 5 rated
Story
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.

Where to watch

Not available to stream, rent or buy in Australia.

Where each service has it

Criterion Channel: available in 2 countries
Subscription · 2Canada, United States

Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for Australia.

Style & content

No keywords on TMDB yet.

Keywords from TMDB.

Connected through the crew

Blood of the Beasts1949 · Writer Jean PainlevéThe Vampire1945 · Director Jean PainlevéThe Sea Horse1935 · Writer Jean Painlevé, Director Jean PainlevéHyas and Stenorhynchus1929 · Director Jean PainlevéSea Urchins1929 · Director Jean PainlevéThe Love Life of an Octopus1967 · Director Jean PainlevéVoyage to the Sky1937 · Director Jean PainlevéDaphnia1928 · Director Jean PainlevéLiquid Crystals1978 · Director Jean PainlevéThe Octopus1928 · Director Jean PainlevéBluebeard1936 · Director Jean PainlevéSea Urchins1954 · Director Jean Painlevé

Browse lists

Best Documentary Movies of All Time