Portraits (1972)

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Runtime : 6M

Director : Barbara Meter

Synopsis

Faces pass by in - initially-quickly edited, split-screen recordings. A 'Structuralist' inspired film in which the film material itself plays an important role. Grain, scratches and flickering give the film texture. The music is by Steve Reich.

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Barbara Meter
Barbara Meter
Director
Steve Reich
Steve Reich
Music

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