52 Films
Synopsis
[...] And then there’s the largest and fastest growing archive of all time, the Internet, and in particular YouTube. I started here playfully looking in different directions—an early performance by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, a Ché Guevara interview, an instructional video on glock maintenance—but soon the tide of information took over. The range in image quality and subject matter amazed me. I thought there was no longer a need for a camera. I could make whatever I wanted through appropriation. It became addictive and I began to make a film per week. I could be an ethnographic filmmaker, remake my own films or classics, construct things I never thought of making, etc. It was totally liberating. The result is 52 Films." (James Benning)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Benning
- Original Title
- 52 Films
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Benning
Department Leadership Roster
James Benning
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 52 Films.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 52 Films
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 52 Films about?
[...] And then there’s the largest and fastest growing archive of all time, the Internet, and in particular YouTube. I started here playfully looking in different directions—an early performance by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, a Ché Guevara interview, an instructional video on glock maintenance—but soon the tide of information took over. The range in image quality and subject matter amazed me. I thought there was no longer a need for a camera. I could make whatever I wanted through appropriation. It became addictive and I began to make a film per week. I could be an ethnographic filmmaker, remake my own films or classics, construct things I never thought of making, etc. It was totally liberating. The result is 52 Films." (James Benning)
Who directed 52 Films?
52 Films was directed by James Benning.
Who stars in 52 Films?
The principal cast of 52 Films includes Not specified.
When was 52 Films released and how long is it?
52 Films was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 5h 4m.