Sand, wind, and light intermingle with the emulsions. ‘Alaya manages a perfection of ‘musical’ light across a space of time greater in length than would seem possible … and with minimal means of line and tone. … After about three minutes I began to be aware of the subtlety of rhythm, within each shot and shot-to-shot, which carried each cut, causing each new image to sit in-the-light of those several previous … a little sort of a miracle. Bravo!’ (Stan Brakhage)
Also in this combined programme
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Arbor Vitae
Film shows insight into the metaphysical coherence of life, gives existence a soul like the tree of life.
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A Fall Trip Home
Made by a then twenty-year-old Dorsky seeking form and self-awareness. In contrast to the other works selected, it has a small soundtrack.
Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 1987
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 28"
- Medium/Format
- 16mm
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