Ultra-short, 16mm sequence of a bicycle wheel turning becomes a repeating machine thanks to the power of the loop. The much-lauded, experimental filmmaker Richard Tuohy provides a glimpse of the world defined by the mechanical art of film. On the Invention of the Wheel becomes a metaphor for the ‘Homo mechanicus’.
Also in this combined programme
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Elli
Calm shots of a seascape also examine optical colour mixing using various flicker effects. Not suitable for epileptics. -
Chorus
‘Direct Film’ was made by making two basic photochemical film processes conflict on the film emulsion’s surface. The result is absolutely hypnotising. -
Something Between Us
Abstract animation artist Jodie Mack created a choreographed motion study of light and costume jewelry without using a single frame of animation. Rain -
Harbour City
Hong Kong’s hyperactive fish market in overwhelming colours. Every screening is unique as projection requires two 16mm projectors. -
Font màgica
Magical spectacle created by subjecting footage of a light fountain in Barcelona to intensive photochemical and digital processing.
Film details
- Country of production
- Australia
- Year
- 2015
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2016
- Length
- 14'
- Medium/Format
- 16mm
