Moment (1972)
In a 2.5 minute sequence, a simple series of ordinary gas station events is seen intermittently through the opening display. This sequence is then divided and rearranged 7 times in reverse order. Each time the divisions are greater in number (smaller in size) until finally the film appears to move smoothly backwards, divided by a single frame. The inspiration for the film as well as the title is derived from information theory where a 'moment' is defined as the shortest duration at which no distinction can be made between units of information. This work is a demonstration and exploration of the line between human information and machine information. It dynamically reveals film's basic unit, the frame.
Director: Bill Brand
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: November 9, 1972
Editing: Bill Brand
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moment about?
- In a 2.5 minute sequence, a simple series of ordinary gas station events is seen intermittently through the opening display. This sequence is then divided and rearranged 7 times in reverse order. Each time the divisions are greater in number (smaller in size) until finally the film appears to move smoothly backwards, divided by a single frame. The inspiration for the film as well as the title is derived from information theory where a 'moment' is defined as the shortest duration at which no distinction can be made between units of information. This work is a demonstration and exploration of the line between human information and machine information. It dynamically reveals film's basic unit, the frame.
- Who directed Moment?
- Moment was directed by Bill Brand.
- How long is Moment?
- Moment has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- Where was Moment produced?
- Moment was produced in United States of America.