Wall of Death (2001)
In the carnival act “Wall of Death,” first performed in the 1930s, a motorcyclist rides around the inside of a wooden drum, maintaining a delicate state of equilibrium between centrifugal force and gravity. The video is made up of a series of motion loops that become progressively shorter, creating the illusion of continuous motion: The rider is caught in a never-ending, never decelerating circle. The editing technique, inspired by the Kinetoscope films popular during the time the act was widely performed.
Director: Marco Brambilla
Runtime: 2 min
Release Date: March 3, 2001
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Marco Brambilla
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wall of Death about?
- In the carnival act “Wall of Death,” first performed in the 1930s, a motorcyclist rides around the inside of a wooden drum, maintaining a delicate state of equilibrium between centrifugal force and gravity. The video is made up of a series of motion loops that become progressively shorter, creating the illusion of continuous motion: The rider is caught in a never-ending, never decelerating circle. The editing technique, inspired by the Kinetoscope films popular during the time the act was widely performed.
- Who directed Wall of Death?
- Wall of Death was directed by Marco Brambilla.
- How long is Wall of Death?
- Wall of Death has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).