Weather Building
Synopsis
"The flashing weather beacon on a Toronto building is the structurally fixed point in this precise composition of illuminated surfaces and positive/negative imagery. Noting the 'intuitive process' of the film's first half–which was shot on Super 8 and edited in-camera–McLaren analyses and ritualizes the visual information through a video playback that echoes and doubles the original, improvised 'score.' Tightly framed with a menacing soundtrack, WEATHER BUILDING generates a claustrophobia and paranoia that loosely suggest the violence and boredum of punk." –Ian Birnie, The Art of Gallery of Ontario
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross McLaren
- Original Title
- Weather Building
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross McLaren
Department Leadership Roster
Ross McLaren
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Weather Building.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weather Building
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Weather Building about?
"The flashing weather beacon on a Toronto building is the structurally fixed point in this precise composition of illuminated surfaces and positive/negative imagery. Noting the 'intuitive process' of the film's first half–which was shot on Super 8 and edited in-camera–McLaren analyses and ritualizes the visual information through a video playback that echoes and doubles the original, improvised 'score.' Tightly framed with a menacing soundtrack, WEATHER BUILDING generates a claustrophobia and paranoia that loosely suggest the violence and boredum of punk." –Ian Birnie, The Art of Gallery of Ontario
Who directed Weather Building?
Weather Building was directed by Ross McLaren.
Who stars in Weather Building?
The principal cast of Weather Building includes Not specified.
When was Weather Building released and how long is it?
Weather Building was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 10m.