Double Mirror Video (1971)
In this early conceptual experiment by General Idea, the artists manipulate reflecting surfaces to generate optical “feedback.” Two mirrors are positioned to face one another over the edge of a lake. The mirrors are gradually tilted as the camera zooms in and out, revealing fragments of faces and rippling water. The multiplication of reflections produces a kaleidoscopic, disorienting effect.
Director: General Idea
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1971
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: General Idea
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Double Mirror Video about?
- In this early conceptual experiment by General Idea, the artists manipulate reflecting surfaces to generate optical “feedback.” Two mirrors are positioned to face one another over the edge of a lake. The mirrors are gradually tilted as the camera zooms in and out, revealing fragments of faces and rippling water. The multiplication of reflections produces a kaleidoscopic, disorienting effect.
- Who directed Double Mirror Video?
- Double Mirror Video was directed by General Idea.
- How long is Double Mirror Video?
- Double Mirror Video has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).