Four Motion Studies (1974)

Four Motion Studies (1974) poster

Charlemagne Palestine, holding a cheap black-and-white video camera, rides four of the rides at Coney Island, including the world-famous Cyclone roller coaster and, with his voice, keens his trademark drones while the rides progress, which, combined with the cacophony of sound that emanates from the rides, creates another version of the walls of sound for which he is known.

Director: Charlemagne Palestine
Runtime: 13 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Four Motion Studies about?
Charlemagne Palestine, holding a cheap black-and-white video camera, rides four of the rides at Coney Island, including the world-famous Cyclone roller coaster and, with his voice, keens his trademark drones while the rides progress, which, combined with the cacophony of sound that emanates from the rides, creates another version of the walls of sound for which he is known.
Who directed Four Motion Studies?
Four Motion Studies was directed by Charlemagne Palestine.
How long is Four Motion Studies?
Four Motion Studies has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).