Atmosphere (1976)
In Atmosphere the camera pans back and forth over a body of water at a varying tempo and most people assume that a camera operator is in charge. The final image of the film carries a great deal of significance. It opens up a gap between the film’s appearance and its reality; what it appears to be – what it imitates – is not an object or scene from everyday life, but a film. Atmosphere is not just an imitation, but an imitation of an imitation, a metafilm that plays with the viewers’ expectations about cinematic form. —R. Bruce Elder, Image and Identity
Director: Chris Gallagher
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Country: Canada
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Chris Gallagher
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Atmosphere about?
- In Atmosphere the camera pans back and forth over a body of water at a varying tempo and most people assume that a camera operator is in charge. The final image of the film carries a great deal of significance. It opens up a gap between the film’s appearance and its reality; what it appears to be – what it imitates – is not an object or scene from everyday life, but a film. Atmosphere is not just an imitation, but an imitation of an imitation, a metafilm that plays with the viewers’ expectations about cinematic form. —R. Bruce Elder, Image and Identity
- Who directed Atmosphere?
- Atmosphere was directed by Chris Gallagher.
- How long is Atmosphere?
- Atmosphere has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- Where was Atmosphere produced?
- Atmosphere was produced in Canada.