Sweet Light (1977)
Using a camera moving along a predetermined path to create the effect of a simulated zoom, Sweet Light refers to the seduction of illumination, focusing on the phototropic vision of a moth. Writes Viola, "A moth emerges from a discarded letter as the spirit of a dead thought and — after an attempted flight to freedom — an individual appears, is inexorably drawn into the source of light, and consumed."
Director: Bill Viola
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bill Viola
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweet Light about?
- Using a camera moving along a predetermined path to create the effect of a simulated zoom, Sweet Light refers to the seduction of illumination, focusing on the phototropic vision of a moth. Writes Viola, "A moth emerges from a discarded letter as the spirit of a dead thought and — after an attempted flight to freedom — an individual appears, is inexorably drawn into the source of light, and consumed."
- Who directed Sweet Light?
- Sweet Light was directed by Bill Viola.
- How long is Sweet Light?
- Sweet Light has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).