I sat down to watch this film last weekend. The title sequence was so promising that I knew I would enjoy the film. Just when I thought of this, the DVD decided to stop working! Phew!!!
Anyways, I got down to search about the person behind the animation. It turned out to be Saul Bass, the guy who designed the well known AT&T logo.

Here is an interesting link set up by one of his fans-
http://wellmedicated.com/showcase/saul-bass-jack-of-all-trades/