Mirage (1981)
"Abstraction in Gehr behaves like an X-ray, revealing unexpected patterns of order under the skin of things. A film like Mirage, one of those most sensuous of Gehr’s abstract films may resemble superficially a strip painting by Kenneth Noland. But it is essential to realize that the bands of color Gehr captures come from the world, shot through a simple clear tube that strips away form and lets only chromatic patterns and motion come through. Even in his most abstract films, Gehr is relating to a world outside his consciousness and trying to stake out a relation to it, testing its order and chaos, its beauty and its threats." – Tom Gunning
Director: Ernie Gehr
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 1, 1981
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ernie Gehr
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mirage about?
- "Abstraction in Gehr behaves like an X-ray, revealing unexpected patterns of order under the skin of things. A film like Mirage, one of those most sensuous of Gehr’s abstract films may resemble superficially a strip painting by Kenneth Noland. But it is essential to realize that the bands of color Gehr captures come from the world, shot through a simple clear tube that strips away form and lets only chromatic patterns and motion come through. Even in his most abstract films, Gehr is relating to a world outside his consciousness and trying to stake out a relation to it, testing its order and chaos, its beauty and its threats." – Tom Gunning
- Who directed Mirage?
- Mirage was directed by Ernie Gehr.
- How long is Mirage?
- Mirage has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- Where was Mirage produced?
- Mirage was produced in United States of America.