The Battle of the Stand-Stills (2010)

In footage from a 1990 world championship sprint race, two riders try and hold their bikes in place on the track as long as they possibly can. A second race between two contemporary riders shadows the original race, and a decayed velodrome overlaps with the memory of the stand-still. As three racing locations and times intersect, images from earlier races are recalled by an announcer's narration of an invisible race.

Director: Alexander Stewart
Runtime: 16 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alexander Stewart

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Battle of the Stand-Stills about?
In footage from a 1990 world championship sprint race, two riders try and hold their bikes in place on the track as long as they possibly can. A second race between two contemporary riders shadows the original race, and a decayed velodrome overlaps with the memory of the stand-still. As three racing locations and times intersect, images from earlier races are recalled by an announcer's narration of an invisible race.
Who directed The Battle of the Stand-Stills?
The Battle of the Stand-Stills was directed by Alexander Stewart.
How long is The Battle of the Stand-Stills?
The Battle of the Stand-Stills has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).