Visual Variations on Noguchi (1945)
A voice occasionally says a word or two: "on the sidewalk" or "lithium" or a woman's name. A hand-held camera frames parts of sculptures, or moves across their surfaces, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, almost always in close-up. The soundtrack, in addition to the voice, is discordant music. Light and shadows are paramount. Sometimes the camera repeats up and down movements; once, a set of jump cuts brings an object closer. The music can be shrill in contrast to the sculptures. Almost entirely of wood, they are the work of Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988): Abstract, usually smooth and rounded (but not always).
Director: Marie Menken
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: January 1, 1945
Music: Lucille Dlugoszewski
Production: Gryphon Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
art, woman director, short film
More Films by Director: Marie Menken
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Visual Variations on Noguchi about?
- A voice occasionally says a word or two: "on the sidewalk" or "lithium" or a woman's name. A hand-held camera frames parts of sculptures, or moves across their surfaces, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, almost always in close-up. The soundtrack, in addition to the voice, is discordant music. Light and shadows are paramount. Sometimes the camera repeats up and down movements; once, a set of jump cuts brings an object closer. The music can be shrill in contrast to the sculptures. Almost entirely of wood, they are the work of Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988): Abstract, usually smooth and rounded (but not always).
- Who directed Visual Variations on Noguchi?
- Visual Variations on Noguchi was directed by Marie Menken.
- How long is Visual Variations on Noguchi?
- Visual Variations on Noguchi has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- Where was Visual Variations on Noguchi produced?
- Visual Variations on Noguchi was produced in United States of America.