Empire
Synopsis
Filmed by Jonas Mekas from the 44th floor of the Time-Life Building, “Empire” explores the passage of time without the use of characters or a traditional narrative. The film, that consists of one stationary shot of the Empire State Building, was made from standard 1,200-foot rolls of 16mm film with a more than eight-hour runtime.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Warhol
- Original Title
- Empire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7h 59m
- Production Studios
- Andy Warhol Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
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Andy Warhol
Director
Andy Warhol
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire
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What is Empire about?
Filmed by Jonas Mekas from the 44th floor of the Time-Life Building, “Empire” explores the passage of time without the use of characters or a traditional narrative. The film, that consists of one stationary shot of the Empire State Building, was made from standard 1,200-foot rolls of 16mm film with a more than eight-hour runtime.
Who directed Empire?
Empire was directed by Andy Warhol.
Who stars in Empire?
The principal cast of Empire includes Jonas Mekas, Andy Warhol.
When was Empire released and how long is it?
Empire was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 7h 59m.