Weissfilm (1977)

With WEISSFILM (White Film) the Heins ended a ten-year period of producing structural films: works that drew attention to the mediating presence and function of the film material itself. This comparatively short film consists of strips of transparent and semi-transparent film leader, which are roughly spliced together. There is no negative; the film only exists in this one original print. Neither copies on film or video, nor a conversion into a digital format were ever made. With each screening that adds dust and scratches to the material, Weissfilm changes its entity (Florian Wuest)

Director: Wilhelm Hein, Birgit Hein
Runtime: 5 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weissfilm about?
With WEISSFILM (White Film) the Heins ended a ten-year period of producing structural films: works that drew attention to the mediating presence and function of the film material itself. This comparatively short film consists of strips of transparent and semi-transparent film leader, which are roughly spliced together. There is no negative; the film only exists in this one original print. Neither copies on film or video, nor a conversion into a digital format were ever made. With each screening that adds dust and scratches to the material, Weissfilm changes its entity (Florian Wuest)
Who directed Weissfilm?
Weissfilm was directed by Wilhelm Hein, Birgit Hein.
How long is Weissfilm?
Weissfilm has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).