Rotunda (2008)
Designed by Thomas Jefferson to represent the “authority of nature and the power of reason,” the Rotunda is the physical and symbolic center of the University of Virginia, founded by Jefferson in 1824 as the first secular Liberal Arts university in America. Composer Judith Shatin and filmmaker Robert Arnold have created a portrait of the Rotunda that combines its timeless majesty with the ever-changing hum of daily life. Sounds and images recorded over the course of an entire year from season to season, are presented as a single day, from dawn to sunset.
Director: Robert Arnold, Judith Shatin
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Cast
- Lee Bidgood - Self
- Julian Bond - Self
- John T. Casteen III - Self
- Rhavynn Drummer - Self
- Michael Kubovy - Self
- Zhenyu James Liao - Self
- Deborah E. McDowell - Self
- Trenise Danielle Moore - Self
- Peter Onuf - Self
- David Sutton - Self
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Arnold, Judith Shatin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rotunda about?
- Designed by Thomas Jefferson to represent the “authority of nature and the power of reason,” the Rotunda is the physical and symbolic center of the University of Virginia, founded by Jefferson in 1824 as the first secular Liberal Arts university in America. Composer Judith Shatin and filmmaker Robert Arnold have created a portrait of the Rotunda that combines its timeless majesty with the ever-changing hum of daily life. Sounds and images recorded over the course of an entire year from season to season, are presented as a single day, from dawn to sunset.
- Who directed Rotunda?
- Rotunda was directed by Robert Arnold, Judith Shatin.
- Who stars in Rotunda?
- Rotunda stars Lee Bidgood, Julian Bond, John T. Casteen III, Rhavynn Drummer, Michael Kubovy, Zhenyu James Liao.
- How long is Rotunda?
- Rotunda has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was Rotunda produced?
- Rotunda was produced in United States of America.