Analytical Studies II: Un-Frame-Lines

Analytical Studies II: Un-Frame-Lines

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1971

Runtime

0h 30m

Original Title

Analytical Studies II: Un-Frame-Lines

Director

Paul Sharits

Description

A highly varied and playful series of short sketches involving induced camera "mistakes," printing "errors" and various "assaults" upon film (some rephotographed) which in one way or another reveal the process/materiality of cinema. The "unframing" called for in this film (bringing the top frame line down into the viewing area as is possible by adjusting the projector framer) is a way of heightening the intended unmasking of the usually hidden vulnerability/fragility of the film strip.