Exquisite Corpse
Synopsis
The "exquisite corpse" named in the title of this piece refers to a favorite game of the Surrealists, played by passing a folded sheet of paper among a group; each person draws one section of a body on the folded segment without looking at the other sides. What was done with pen and paper, Gusella accomplishes electronically using the VideoLab. Utilizing quick, voltage-controlled live switching between two cameras, Gusella approximates composite images. For examples, his torso appears to combine with a close-up of his face. The perceptual effect is mesmerizing and disorienting.
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- Director
- Ernest Gusella
- Original Title
- Exquisite Corpse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
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Ernest Gusella
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Ernest Gusella
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What is Exquisite Corpse about?
The "exquisite corpse" named in the title of this piece refers to a favorite game of the Surrealists, played by passing a folded sheet of paper among a group; each person draws one section of a body on the folded segment without looking at the other sides. What was done with pen and paper, Gusella accomplishes electronically using the VideoLab. Utilizing quick, voltage-controlled live switching between two cameras, Gusella approximates composite images. For examples, his torso appears to combine with a close-up of his face. The perceptual effect is mesmerizing and disorienting.
Who directed Exquisite Corpse?
Exquisite Corpse was directed by Ernest Gusella.
Who stars in Exquisite Corpse?
The principal cast of Exquisite Corpse includes Ernest Gusella.
When was Exquisite Corpse released and how long is it?
Exquisite Corpse was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 8m.