Electric Signs (2020)

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The film's narrator, an observer modeled on the critic Walter Benjamin, takes us on a journey through a variety of urban landscapes, examining public spaces and making connections between light, perception and the culture of attractions in today's consumer society. Structured as a documentary essay in the spirit of city symphony films, ELECTRIC SIGNS features footage in Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York, and other cities around the world. Also featured are interviews with prominent lighting designers; advertising and marketing professionals; urban sociologists and visual culture experts; and community activists.

Director: Alice Arnold
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Country: Austria, Hong Kong, Macao, United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Electric Signs about?
The film's narrator, an observer modeled on the critic Walter Benjamin, takes us on a journey through a variety of urban landscapes, examining public spaces and making connections between light, perception and the culture of attractions in today's consumer society. Structured as a documentary essay in the spirit of city symphony films, ELECTRIC SIGNS features footage in Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York, and other cities around the world. Also featured are interviews with prominent lighting designers; advertising and marketing professionals; urban sociologists and visual culture experts; and community activists.
Who directed Electric Signs?
Electric Signs was directed by Alice Arnold.
How long is Electric Signs?
Electric Signs has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Electric Signs?
Electric Signs is a Documentary film.
Where was Electric Signs produced?
Electric Signs was produced in Austria, Hong Kong, Macao, United States of America.