River Yar (1972)

A camera recorded one frame every minute (day and night) for two separate three-week periods in autumn and spring. The film is shown on two adjacent screens, each having a soundtrack that was recorded on a sampling basis. The left hand screen was shot at the autumn equinox and the right-hand screen at the spring equinox. The structure of the film is based on the rotation and tilting of the earth as we pass from summer to winter and back. The centre of the film coincides with the equinox and is the point at which day and night are the same length on both the left and the right screen.

Director: Chris Welsby, William Raban
Runtime: 35 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Yar about?
A camera recorded one frame every minute (day and night) for two separate three-week periods in autumn and spring. The film is shown on two adjacent screens, each having a soundtrack that was recorded on a sampling basis. The left hand screen was shot at the autumn equinox and the right-hand screen at the spring equinox. The structure of the film is based on the rotation and tilting of the earth as we pass from summer to winter and back. The centre of the film coincides with the equinox and is the point at which day and night are the same length on both the left and the right screen.
Who directed River Yar?
River Yar was directed by Chris Welsby, William Raban.
How long is River Yar?
River Yar has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
Where was River Yar produced?
River Yar was produced in United Kingdom.