Mirrors
Synopsis
Mirrors features a series of mirrors clipped from the movies of Ingmar Bergman. A mise-en-abyme, a reflection on reflections, in other words, an endless looking, or relooking. The mirror (phase) offers a time without end, a glassy eye that throws back the world as an endless picture. It invites its subject to become a picture as well. The mirror is already part of a loop, a cycle of seeing and seen. Though of course the mirror is the hidden watcher, it watches its watchers, endlessly. As Derrida says: The force of the image has to do less with the fact that one sees something in it than with the fact that one is seen... The image sees more than it is seen.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Hoolboom
- Original Title
- Mirrors
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Hoolboom
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Hoolboom
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mirrors
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What is Mirrors about?
Mirrors features a series of mirrors clipped from the movies of Ingmar Bergman. A mise-en-abyme, a reflection on reflections, in other words, an endless looking, or relooking. The mirror (phase) offers a time without end, a glassy eye that throws back the world as an endless picture. It invites its subject to become a picture as well. The mirror is already part of a loop, a cycle of seeing and seen. Though of course the mirror is the hidden watcher, it watches its watchers, endlessly. As Derrida says: The force of the image has to do less with the fact that one sees something in it than with the fact that one is seen... The image sees more than it is seen.
Who directed Mirrors?
Mirrors was directed by Mike Hoolboom.
Who stars in Mirrors?
The principal cast of Mirrors includes Not specified.
When was Mirrors released and how long is it?
Mirrors was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 4m.