Video Postcards (1984)

The still photograph is transformed and reframed in time in these exquisite collections of thirty-second "video postcards." An image of a city appears to be captured as a traditional postcard, frozen in time. Suddenly the photograph is "released," electronically brought to life for one heightened, anecdotal moment — a single gesture, a punctuating sound — and then frozen again. Witty and often poignant, these revelatory documents of time, place and memory denote a fleeting, ephemeral reality. A 32-minute version also exists, featuring additional postcards.

Director: Robert Cahen, Stéphane Huter, Alain Longuet
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Video Postcards about?
The still photograph is transformed and reframed in time in these exquisite collections of thirty-second "video postcards." An image of a city appears to be captured as a traditional postcard, frozen in time. Suddenly the photograph is "released," electronically brought to life for one heightened, anecdotal moment — a single gesture, a punctuating sound — and then frozen again. Witty and often poignant, these revelatory documents of time, place and memory denote a fleeting, ephemeral reality. A 32-minute version also exists, featuring additional postcards.
Who directed Video Postcards?
Video Postcards was directed by Robert Cahen, Stéphane Huter, Alain Longuet.
How long is Video Postcards?
Video Postcards has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
Where was Video Postcards produced?
Video Postcards was produced in France.