Carriage Trade
Synopsis
Carriage Trade was an evolving work-in-progress, and this 61-minute version is the definitive form in which Sonbert realized it, preserved intact from the camera original. With Carriage Trade, Sonbert began to challenge the theories espoused by the great Soviet filmmakers of the 1920’s; he particularly disliked the “knee-jerk’ reaction produced by Eisenstein’s montage. In both lectures and writings about his own style of editing, Sonbert described Carriage Trade as “a jig-saw puzzle of postcards to produce varied displaced effects.” This approach, according to Sonbert, ultimately affords the viewer multi-faceted readings of the connections between individual shots. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Estate Project for Artists with AIDS in 1998.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco Art Institute
Festival / Special Debut
November 29, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Warren Sonbert
- Original Title
- Carriage Trade
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Warren Sonbert
Department Leadership Roster
Warren Sonbert
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Carriage Trade.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carriage Trade
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What is Carriage Trade about?
Carriage Trade was an evolving work-in-progress, and this 61-minute version is the definitive form in which Sonbert realized it, preserved intact from the camera original. With Carriage Trade, Sonbert began to challenge the theories espoused by the great Soviet filmmakers of the 1920’s; he particularly disliked the “knee-jerk’ reaction produced by Eisenstein’s montage. In both lectures and writings about his own style of editing, Sonbert described Carriage Trade as “a jig-saw puzzle of postcards to produce varied displaced effects.” This approach, according to Sonbert, ultimately affords the viewer multi-faceted readings of the connections between individual shots. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Estate Project for Artists with AIDS in 1998.
Who directed Carriage Trade?
Carriage Trade was directed by Warren Sonbert.
Who stars in Carriage Trade?
The principal cast of Carriage Trade includes Nathaniel Dorsky.
When was Carriage Trade released and how long is it?
Carriage Trade was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.