Exquisite Corpse (1978)
The "exquisite corpse" named in the title of this piece refers to a favorite game of the Surrealists, played by passing a folded sheet of paper among a group; each person draws one section of a body on the folded segment without looking at the other sides. What was done with pen and paper, Gusella accomplishes electronically using the VideoLab. Utilizing quick, voltage-controlled live switching between two cameras, Gusella approximates composite images. For examples, his torso appears to combine with a close-up of his face. The perceptual effect is mesmerizing and disorienting.
Director: Ernest Gusella
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Cast
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Exquisite Corpse about?
- The "exquisite corpse" named in the title of this piece refers to a favorite game of the Surrealists, played by passing a folded sheet of paper among a group; each person draws one section of a body on the folded segment without looking at the other sides. What was done with pen and paper, Gusella accomplishes electronically using the VideoLab. Utilizing quick, voltage-controlled live switching between two cameras, Gusella approximates composite images. For examples, his torso appears to combine with a close-up of his face. The perceptual effect is mesmerizing and disorienting.
- Who directed Exquisite Corpse?
- Exquisite Corpse was directed by Ernest Gusella.
- Who stars in Exquisite Corpse?
- Exquisite Corpse stars Ernest Gusella.
- How long is Exquisite Corpse?
- Exquisite Corpse has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- Where was Exquisite Corpse produced?
- Exquisite Corpse was produced in United States of America.