At Black Range
Synopsis
At Black Range (1984) was shot near the Grampians in Western Victoria, and features monumental monochrome rocks with rainbow shadows and “fringing” in the moving eucalypts, which create coloured vibrations like the filmic analogue of Impressionism. The skin of the film and the rock itself are both living surfaces of mobile textures: lichen becomes electric, pointilist, as the camera fades in and out of focus. The shadows of skinny tree trunks dart like electric blue lightning, veins or eels. Shivering leaves morph into undersea anemones, caressing the rocks in a teasing, sexual way. Somehow, the loosening of Taussig’s “straightjacket of the spectrum” allows for a loosening of the straightjacket of taxonomy as well; classes, phyla, and even kingdoms drop away, revealing an undifferentiated field of vibrant matter in which entities shapeshift. (Tessa Laird)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Cantrill, Corinne Cantrill
- Original Score
- Arthur Cantrill
- Original Title
- At Black Range
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Cantrill, Corinne Cantrill
Arthur Cantrill
Arthur Cantrill, Corinne Cantrill
Arthur Cantrill, Corinne Cantrill
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Cantrill
Director
Arthur Cantrill
Director of Photography
Arthur Cantrill
Editor
Corinne Cantrill
Director
Corinne Cantrill
Director of Photography
Corinne Cantrill
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About At Black Range
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What is At Black Range about?
At Black Range (1984) was shot near the Grampians in Western Victoria, and features monumental monochrome rocks with rainbow shadows and “fringing” in the moving eucalypts, which create coloured vibrations like the filmic analogue of Impressionism. The skin of the film and the rock itself are both living surfaces of mobile textures: lichen becomes electric, pointilist, as the camera fades in and out of focus. The shadows of skinny tree trunks dart like electric blue lightning, veins or eels. Shivering leaves morph into undersea anemones, caressing the rocks in a teasing, sexual way. Somehow, the loosening of Taussig’s “straightjacket of the spectrum” allows for a loosening of the straightjacket of taxonomy as well; classes, phyla, and even kingdoms drop away, revealing an undifferentiated field of vibrant matter in which entities shapeshift. (Tessa Laird)
Who directed At Black Range?
At Black Range was directed by Arthur Cantrill, Corinne Cantrill.
Who stars in At Black Range?
The principal cast of At Black Range includes Not specified.
When was At Black Range released and how long is it?
At Black Range was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for At Black Range?
The original motion picture soundtrack for At Black Range was composed by Arthur Cantrill.