Silent Reversal (1973)

Silent Reversal (1973) poster

The film does not end, is never rewound, and each frame is seen twice in a single viewing: a palindrome illustrating the Chicago "elevated," the backbone of the city, shuttling its oblivious passengers to death. "Hypnotic study in motion." – Nora Sayre, The New York Times Note: Shown head to tail, then tail to head. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.

Director: Louis Hock
Runtime: 10 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Reversal about?
The film does not end, is never rewound, and each frame is seen twice in a single viewing: a palindrome illustrating the Chicago "elevated," the backbone of the city, shuttling its oblivious passengers to death. "Hypnotic study in motion." – Nora Sayre, The New York Times Note: Shown head to tail, then tail to head. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.
Who directed Silent Reversal?
Silent Reversal was directed by Louis Hock.
How long is Silent Reversal?
Silent Reversal has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).