by Peter ROSE
1968-1972 / 16mm / color / sound / 1S / 8' 42
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Using rapidly edited, superimposed images of plants, trees, water, the sun and the moon, Incantation weaves a dynamic tapestry of organic forms and textures, combining its images with a fierce rhythmic intensity so as to suggest a kind of natural force. The film was shot entirely in the camera, in 8mm, according to a pre-arranged, music-like score, and then blown up to 16mm using a home-made optical printer. The accompanying sound track, a chant taken from Islamic liturgy, is breath- based and brings the film into the form of a prayer.
1 PRINT IN DISTRIBUTION
distribution format |
16mm |
screen |
1,37 - Standard (single screen) |
speed |
24 fps |
sound |
optical sound |
rental fee |
30,00 € |