Visual Essays: Origins of Film (1984)
These six essays on film/image history reconstruct cinema history by 're-imagining' its origins, and its poetries, and use historical films themselves (as 'text') to provide the meanings of their creations. Together, these film essays comprise a critical/structural investigation of silent cinema ending with Segei Eisenstein's works (for Stalin) - from Lumiere and Melies through surrealism and horros, to montage and propaganda, we 're-invent' epochs in cinema that became its language and culture.
Director: Al Razutis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: October 23, 1984
Cast
- Susan Berganzi - (segment "For Artaud") (voice)
- Trevor Brazil - (segment "For Artaud") (voice)
- Maria Insell - (segment "For Artaud") (voice)
- Amarjeet Ratan - (segment "For Artaud") (voice)
- Al Razutis - (voice)
Screenplay
Editing: Al Razutis
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français, No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
essay film
More Films by Director: Al Razutis
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Visual Essays: Origins of Film about?
- These six essays on film/image history reconstruct cinema history by 're-imagining' its origins, and its poetries, and use historical films themselves (as 'text') to provide the meanings of their creations. Together, these film essays comprise a critical/structural investigation of silent cinema ending with Segei Eisenstein's works (for Stalin) - from Lumiere and Melies through surrealism and horros, to montage and propaganda, we 're-invent' epochs in cinema that became its language and culture.
- Who directed Visual Essays: Origins of Film?
- Visual Essays: Origins of Film was directed by Al Razutis.
- Who stars in Visual Essays: Origins of Film?
- Visual Essays: Origins of Film stars Susan Berganzi, Trevor Brazil, Maria Insell, Amarjeet Ratan, Al Razutis.
- How long is Visual Essays: Origins of Film?
- Visual Essays: Origins of Film has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Visual Essays: Origins of Film?
- Visual Essays: Origins of Film is a Drama film.
- Where was Visual Essays: Origins of Film produced?
- Visual Essays: Origins of Film was produced in Canada.