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Thanatopsis

Time exposures of dancer Becky Arnold create a flickering vibrating image juxtaposed against the immobile face of Mac Emshwiller. An experimental film creating and portraying a state of anxiety. Heartbeats and ripsaws on the soundtrack contribute to the intense effect.

Film Maker
Emshwiller, Ed
Year
1962
Country
U.S.A.
Length
5
Category
dance
Genre
experimental