Towards the Death of Cinema
Synopsis
Individual film frames document cycles of destruction, resilience, and transformation within the Bay Area. Shots include the abandoned Parkway Theater in Oakland, closed in 2009; filmmaker Mary Helena Clark in her Berkeley studio; the Black Hole Cinematheque in Oakland, founded by Tooth; historical images of the 1906 San Francisco fire; pool tides in the remaining structure of the Sutro Baths, first built in 1896 and knocked down by arson in 1966; and the dormant Woodminster amphitheater, built in the late 1930’s under Roosevelt’s New Deal project.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malic Amalya, Nathan Hill
- Original Score
- Nathan Hill
- Original Title
- Towards the Death of Cinema
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malic Amalya, Nathan Hill
Nathan Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Malic Amalya
Director
Nathan Hill
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Towards the Death of Cinema.
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What is Towards the Death of Cinema about?
Individual film frames document cycles of destruction, resilience, and transformation within the Bay Area. Shots include the abandoned Parkway Theater in Oakland, closed in 2009; filmmaker Mary Helena Clark in her Berkeley studio; the Black Hole Cinematheque in Oakland, founded by Tooth; historical images of the 1906 San Francisco fire; pool tides in the remaining structure of the Sutro Baths, first built in 1896 and knocked down by arson in 1966; and the dormant Woodminster amphitheater, built in the late 1930’s under Roosevelt’s New Deal project.
Who directed Towards the Death of Cinema?
Towards the Death of Cinema was directed by Malic Amalya, Nathan Hill.
Who stars in Towards the Death of Cinema?
The principal cast of Towards the Death of Cinema includes Not specified.
When was Towards the Death of Cinema released and how long is it?
Towards the Death of Cinema was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Towards the Death of Cinema?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Towards the Death of Cinema was composed by Nathan Hill.