Breer is a consummate master of cinematic space. He constantly provokes a sense of depth through changing the scale of his shapes. Confounding the principle that numerical titles denote pure abstraction, in 77 we see a number of simple mechanic objects spiral out of a spray paint nebula, then implode into pure pattern and line.
Also in this combined programme
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Flammes
Souvenirs scattered in space, electronically transformed images of errant people. -
Free Radicals
A dynamic, rhythmic work, made without a camera by scratching directly into the emulsion of black film leader. -
48 Köpfe aus dem Szondi-Test
Portraits meant to present an experimental diagnostic of human drives. -
Wrist Trick (Fluxfilm #28)
Negative and positive images of a wrist being slit by a razor blade alternate with the image of a banana. -
Moral Rearmement
With her lo-tech images, the maker scans popular representations of woman and adds some slogans. -
Scratch Pad
Scratched footage, including images of prostitutes near Les Halles in Paris. -
Negative Man
The negative man gets what he deserves: irreverent graffiti scratched on his persona.
Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 1977
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2000
- Length
- 10'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm