The House That Eye Live In (2014)

The first retrospective examination of filmmaker Dirk de Bruyn's prolific and prodigious career.

Migrating by sea from Holland as an eight-year-old, Dirk de Bruyn went on to be a doyen of Australian experimental cinema. But as this intimate film reveals, his work is suffused with the trauma of migration, and the struggle to recognise himself as a ‘new Australian'. In conversation with documentarian Steven McIntyre, Dirk guides us through more than 40 years of his filmmaking: the early years exploring technique and technology, a subsequent phase of unflinching self-examination brought on by upheaval and overseas travel, and more recent projects where he attempts a fusion of personal, cultural, and historical identity. What emerges is an inspiring, rugged, and at times poignant portrait of an artist committed to self-expression and self-discovery through the medium of film.

Director: Steven McIntyre
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: Urni Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $80
Original Language: en

Keywords

biography, historical, avant-garde

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The House That Eye Live In about?
Migrating by sea from Holland as an eight-year-old, Dirk de Bruyn went on to be a doyen of Australian experimental cinema. But as this intimate film reveals, his work is suffused with the trauma of migration, and the struggle to recognise himself as a ‘new Australian'. In conversation with documentarian Steven McIntyre, Dirk guides us through more than 40 years of his filmmaking: the early years exploring technique and technology, a subsequent phase of unflinching self-examination brought on by upheaval and overseas travel, and more recent projects where he attempts a fusion of personal, cultural, and historical identity. What emerges is an inspiring, rugged, and at times poignant portrait of an artist committed to self-expression and self-discovery through the medium of film.
Who directed The House That Eye Live In?
The House That Eye Live In was directed by Steven McIntyre.
Who stars in The House That Eye Live In?
The House That Eye Live In stars Dirk de Bruyn.
How long is The House That Eye Live In?
The House That Eye Live In has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The House That Eye Live In?
The House That Eye Live In is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of The House That Eye Live In?
The House That Eye Live In had a budget of $80.
Where was The House That Eye Live In produced?
The House That Eye Live In was produced in Australia.