Pepper Steak (1984)

Pepper Steak (1984) poster

Frame by frame, we see abstract, hand-painted images tussle with scraps of photographic representation. Which will win? Woloshen crafts a cascade of visuals in the manner of Stan Brakhage: scratches on the celluloid, sprocket holes, fleeting geometric shapes are glimpsed for a split-second before being snatched away. Intermingled are flashes of heavily erased faces and places, occasionally bursting through into visibility. Cinema is the sum of this endless struggle. – Adrian Martin

Director: Steven Woloshen
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date:
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Steven Woloshen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pepper Steak about?
Frame by frame, we see abstract, hand-painted images tussle with scraps of photographic representation. Which will win? Woloshen crafts a cascade of visuals in the manner of Stan Brakhage: scratches on the celluloid, sprocket holes, fleeting geometric shapes are glimpsed for a split-second before being snatched away. Intermingled are flashes of heavily erased faces and places, occasionally bursting through into visibility. Cinema is the sum of this endless struggle. – Adrian Martin
Who directed Pepper Steak?
Pepper Steak was directed by Steven Woloshen.
How long is Pepper Steak?
Pepper Steak has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
Where was Pepper Steak produced?
Pepper Steak was produced in Canada.