Fearful Symmetry (1981)
"Long live dynamic geometry, the movement of points, lines, surfaces, volumes ...." - Dziga Vertov Uses precisely (mathematically) determined single-framing to give movement to static space, to give life and energy to solid objects, to duplicate/mimic the eye's true movements, to forcefully bring to consciousness an inherent symmetry and balance in the visual field. Images: deadened railroad tracks, ice plant fields, Bethlehem Steel smokestack, Canyon Cinema office, back porch clouds and sky, PG&E plant at Moss Landing ....
Director: Michael Wallin
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: September 10, 1981
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fearful Symmetry about?
- "Long live dynamic geometry, the movement of points, lines, surfaces, volumes ...." - Dziga Vertov Uses precisely (mathematically) determined single-framing to give movement to static space, to give life and energy to solid objects, to duplicate/mimic the eye's true movements, to forcefully bring to consciousness an inherent symmetry and balance in the visual field. Images: deadened railroad tracks, ice plant fields, Bethlehem Steel smokestack, Canyon Cinema office, back porch clouds and sky, PG&E plant at Moss Landing ....
- Who directed Fearful Symmetry?
- Fearful Symmetry was directed by Michael Wallin.
- How long is Fearful Symmetry?
- Fearful Symmetry has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).