Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) (1979)
Driven by a quest to capture a landscape reduced to flatness and sky, Viola travels to Chott El-Djerid. The film opens with images of snowy prairies and winter scenes, mirrored by warm, vibrating desert vistas. Through powerful telephoto lenses, shimmering mirages and warped forms emerge under extreme heat and light. These visuals evoke a space where dream and waking reality merge. Viola’s journey transcends documentation, transforming viewing into a reflective exploration of the limits of perception.
Director: Bill Viola
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
Editing: John. J. Godfrey
Production: Thirteen, New York State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bill Viola
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) about?
- Driven by a quest to capture a landscape reduced to flatness and sky, Viola travels to Chott El-Djerid. The film opens with images of snowy prairies and winter scenes, mirrored by warm, vibrating desert vistas. Through powerful telephoto lenses, shimmering mirages and warped forms emerge under extreme heat and light. These visuals evoke a space where dream and waking reality merge. Viola’s journey transcends documentation, transforming viewing into a reflective exploration of the limits of perception.
- Who directed Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)?
- Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) was directed by Bill Viola.
- How long is Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)?
- Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)?
- Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) is a Documentary film.
- Where was Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) produced?
- Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) was produced in United States of America.