Rhea (1982)
In Rhea (1982), Askevold elaborates on his interest in allusion and implication, using images that seem to be fragments of a larger narrative to suggest, rather than tell, a story. This piece consists of a series of close-up shots of numerous people, each stating a name or phrase. The shots gesture towards the type of staged reaction shot, often used in soap operas or made-for-TV movies, interrupting the linearity of the story.
Director: David Askevold
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Cast
Music: David Askevold
Cinematography: David Askevold
Editing: David Askevold
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rhea about?
- In Rhea (1982), Askevold elaborates on his interest in allusion and implication, using images that seem to be fragments of a larger narrative to suggest, rather than tell, a story. This piece consists of a series of close-up shots of numerous people, each stating a name or phrase. The shots gesture towards the type of staged reaction shot, often used in soap operas or made-for-TV movies, interrupting the linearity of the story.
- Who directed Rhea?
- Rhea was directed by David Askevold.
- Who stars in Rhea?
- Rhea stars Domenic Garro, George Rathwell, Paul Lee, Janice Longeway, Mike Kilpatric, John Dewar.
- How long is Rhea?
- Rhea has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- Where was Rhea produced?
- Rhea was produced in Canada.