L’effet Bolduc

Bolduc is a decorative ribbon used to wrap gifts. It has the property of curling up when passing under a pair of open scissors. The ribbon was named after its home town of Bois-le-Duc, a name which as of the 17th century was changed to “Bolduc”. The 16 mm film does not twirl under the effect of scissors, but the layers of coloured emulsion, having been scratched, reveal dancing...