Terminal City (1982)
Terminal City records the demolition of the Devonshire Hotel in Vancouver; through extreme show motion (200 frames per second) and symmetrical diagonal framing, Gallagher underscores the passage from order to chaos within the event. The sparseness of this centering and he patience required of the viewer heightens the literally explosive climaxes of the film, and transforms the everyday violence of the events into moments of convulsive beauty. – Jim Shedden, Michael Zryd, The Independent Eye
Director: Chris Gallagher
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: June 3, 1982
Country: Canada
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Terminal City about?
- Terminal City records the demolition of the Devonshire Hotel in Vancouver; through extreme show motion (200 frames per second) and symmetrical diagonal framing, Gallagher underscores the passage from order to chaos within the event. The sparseness of this centering and he patience required of the viewer heightens the literally explosive climaxes of the film, and transforms the everyday violence of the events into moments of convulsive beauty. – Jim Shedden, Michael Zryd, The Independent Eye
- Who directed Terminal City?
- Terminal City was directed by Chris Gallagher.
- How long is Terminal City?
- Terminal City has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Terminal City?
- Terminal City is a Documentary film.
- Where was Terminal City produced?
- Terminal City was produced in Canada.