History of Shrouded Screen (2021)
A chapter from the cycle of experimental films called If I Ever Lose My Eyes follows representatives of the Movement of Linen Film. Ladislav Valeš sees the film media as the Shroud of Turin which imprints not only the surface, but also what extends beyond us. In the same way, the author of the film imprints Valeš’s face and figure into the black-white countryside surrounding Klapý. The shapes of the bridge and gravestones represent the architectonic morphology of human mind, which merges reality and fiction, consciousness and subconsciousness.
Director: Lea Petříková
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: October 28, 2021
Country: Czech Republic
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is History of Shrouded Screen about?
- A chapter from the cycle of experimental films called If I Ever Lose My Eyes follows representatives of the Movement of Linen Film. Ladislav Valeš sees the film media as the Shroud of Turin which imprints not only the surface, but also what extends beyond us. In the same way, the author of the film imprints Valeš’s face and figure into the black-white countryside surrounding Klapý. The shapes of the bridge and gravestones represent the architectonic morphology of human mind, which merges reality and fiction, consciousness and subconsciousness.
- Who directed History of Shrouded Screen?
- History of Shrouded Screen was directed by Lea Petříková.
- How long is History of Shrouded Screen?
- History of Shrouded Screen has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is History of Shrouded Screen?
- History of Shrouded Screen is a Documentary film.
- Where was History of Shrouded Screen produced?
- History of Shrouded Screen was produced in Czech Republic.