The Wrecked Cinema (1971)

The Wrecked Cinema (1971) poster

"In Germany, I bought an old 35mm Debrie camera. I spent several weeks working with this camera and found that its mechanics were marvelously thought out and that the way the camera was made was proof of the skilled craftsmanship back then. I developed a procedure which also allowed me to use the camera as a printing machine. The printing process is not so different from the filming process, as far as the transport of the film goes . . . It was a lot of fun to try to exhaust the possibilities of the Debrie. It was not only the mechanics that were exciting, like the works of a wonderful old clock, but the numerous possibilities for the realization of the second part of the film, too. This consists mainly of what has already been shot, but offers at least 50% more experimental manipulations in the printed part." (HHK)

Director: HHK Schoenherr
Runtime: 12 min
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Editing: HHK Schoenherr
Country: Switzerland
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: HHK Schoenherr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wrecked Cinema about?
"In Germany, I bought an old 35mm Debrie camera. I spent several weeks working with this camera and found that its mechanics were marvelously thought out and that the way the camera was made was proof of the skilled craftsmanship back then. I developed a procedure which also allowed me to use the camera as a printing machine. The printing process is not so different from the filming process, as far as the transport of the film goes . . . It was a lot of fun to try to exhaust the possibilities of the Debrie. It was not only the mechanics that were exciting, like the works of a wonderful old clock, but the numerous possibilities for the realization of the second part of the film, too. This consists mainly of what has already been shot, but offers at least 50% more experimental manipulations in the printed part." (HHK)
Who directed The Wrecked Cinema?
The Wrecked Cinema was directed by HHK Schoenherr.
Who stars in The Wrecked Cinema?
The Wrecked Cinema stars Raphaela Schoenherr.
How long is The Wrecked Cinema?
The Wrecked Cinema has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
Where was The Wrecked Cinema produced?
The Wrecked Cinema was produced in Switzerland.