The Politics of Perception (1973)

The Politics of Perception (1973) poster

Following an introduction which establishes the social context of the film, ‘The Politics of Perception’ presents a one-minute promotional film advertising a popular Hollywood thriller. This section then repeats itself: a print is generated from the one-minute segment, then a print from the print, and so on as the image and sound slowly disintegrate with each new cycle, until the visual and sound information have completely evolved to white light and white noise. The most original film from the Northwest area. ‘The Politics of Perception’ explores conceptually the paradoxes of communication and the very nature of film itself, progressing from movie reality to its utter abstraction. A maddeningly stimulating work!

Director: Kirk Tougas
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date:
Editing: Kirk Tougas
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

avant-garde, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Politics of Perception about?
Following an introduction which establishes the social context of the film, ‘The Politics of Perception’ presents a one-minute promotional film advertising a popular Hollywood thriller. This section then repeats itself: a print is generated from the one-minute segment, then a print from the print, and so on as the image and sound slowly disintegrate with each new cycle, until the visual and sound information have completely evolved to white light and white noise. The most original film from the Northwest area. ‘The Politics of Perception’ explores conceptually the paradoxes of communication and the very nature of film itself, progressing from movie reality to its utter abstraction. A maddeningly stimulating work!
Who directed The Politics of Perception?
The Politics of Perception was directed by Kirk Tougas.
How long is The Politics of Perception?
The Politics of Perception has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
Where was The Politics of Perception produced?
The Politics of Perception was produced in Canada.