Talking Picture (The Structure of Film Viewing) (1981)
Consisting of four parts: Between the Frames; Seeing Nothing; The Privilege to See; I Am A Viewer / You Are A Viewer. The film demonstrates and discusses the structure of film viewing as an institution: playing/talking myself in the double role of the viewer and the maker at the same time sitting in front of an empty screen and a camera which shoots at my back. It is also a provocative essay on the role of film audience. (Takahiko Iimura)
Director: Takahiko Iimura
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: December 7, 1981
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Talking Picture (The Structure of Film Viewing) about?
- Consisting of four parts: Between the Frames; Seeing Nothing; The Privilege to See; I Am A Viewer / You Are A Viewer. The film demonstrates and discusses the structure of film viewing as an institution: playing/talking myself in the double role of the viewer and the maker at the same time sitting in front of an empty screen and a camera which shoots at my back. It is also a provocative essay on the role of film audience. (Takahiko Iimura)
- Who directed Talking Picture (The Structure of Film Viewing)?
- Talking Picture (The Structure of Film Viewing) was directed by Takahiko Iimura.
- How long is Talking Picture (The Structure of Film Viewing)?
- Talking Picture (The Structure of Film Viewing) has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).