Demolition of a Wall (1973)

Demolition of a Wall (1973) poster

DEMOLITION OF A WALL takes six frames of the falling wall from the 1896 Lumiere film and reorders these six frames in all their permutations. With a score for piano that follows a similar pattern the film resembles change ringing, a musical form developed in England in the 17th century where the tuned bells of a church tower are rung in a series of mathematical patterns called "changes". Here, we see 718 additional variations on the original "theme".

Director: Bill Brand
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date:
Editing: Bill Brand
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Demolition of a Wall about?
DEMOLITION OF A WALL takes six frames of the falling wall from the 1896 Lumiere film and reorders these six frames in all their permutations. With a score for piano that follows a similar pattern the film resembles change ringing, a musical form developed in England in the 17th century where the tuned bells of a church tower are rung in a series of mathematical patterns called "changes". Here, we see 718 additional variations on the original "theme".
Who directed Demolition of a Wall?
Demolition of a Wall was directed by Bill Brand.
How long is Demolition of a Wall?
Demolition of a Wall has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
Where was Demolition of a Wall produced?
Demolition of a Wall was produced in United States of America.