Abyss Film (2018)

For Abyss Film, Richards and Thornton intermix new videos with raw material from their own extensive archives. By doing so, they break with familiar forms of exhibition to share a kind of beginning in an open-ended encounter with the hidden and concrete aspects that characterize their respective works. Almost imperceptible attractions circumnavigate the breadth of their materials. Abyss Film speaks to possibilities made visible by the moving image, allowing a fall into the vertiginous pleasures of looking beyond and beyond again.

Director: James Richards, Leslie Thornton
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Richards, Leslie Thornton

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abyss Film about?
For Abyss Film, Richards and Thornton intermix new videos with raw material from their own extensive archives. By doing so, they break with familiar forms of exhibition to share a kind of beginning in an open-ended encounter with the hidden and concrete aspects that characterize their respective works. Almost imperceptible attractions circumnavigate the breadth of their materials. Abyss Film speaks to possibilities made visible by the moving image, allowing a fall into the vertiginous pleasures of looking beyond and beyond again.
Who directed Abyss Film?
Abyss Film was directed by James Richards, Leslie Thornton.
How long is Abyss Film?
Abyss Film has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).