Works in the Field
Synopsis
Mountain landscapes, Manhattan cityscapes and images from magazine covers and television news are fragmented through optical printing with computer generated mattes. Intercut with a found documentary about family life in Malaysia, the film becomes an essay on reading. Watching the film is like an accelerated game of Concentration with glimpses of the image appearing inside swirling grids. The juxtaposition of the gridded sequences to the conventionally assembled Malaysian footage formulates an inquiry into the nature and meaning of the "document" in cinema.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Brand
- Original Title
- Works in the Field
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- BB Optics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Brand
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Brand
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Works in the Field.
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What is Works in the Field about?
Mountain landscapes, Manhattan cityscapes and images from magazine covers and television news are fragmented through optical printing with computer generated mattes. Intercut with a found documentary about family life in Malaysia, the film becomes an essay on reading. Watching the film is like an accelerated game of Concentration with glimpses of the image appearing inside swirling grids. The juxtaposition of the gridded sequences to the conventionally assembled Malaysian footage formulates an inquiry into the nature and meaning of the "document" in cinema.
Who directed Works in the Field?
Works in the Field was directed by Bill Brand.
Who stars in Works in the Field?
The principal cast of Works in the Field includes Not specified.
When was Works in the Field released and how long is it?
Works in the Field was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 37m.