Canyon
Synopsis
“A silent perusal of the Grand Canyon, morning to night, from a single, fixed camera position, by means of constant dissolves spaced a few seconds apart. Man — entirely absent — is no longer the center of the universe; the canyon exists outside of him. Despite the invisible photographer and his technologically-caused dissolves, this is a creditable approximation of the true foreign-ness of nature.” — Amos Vogel, Film as a Subversive Art (1974)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Jost
- Original Title
- Canyon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Jost
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Jost
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canyon
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What is Canyon about?
“A silent perusal of the Grand Canyon, morning to night, from a single, fixed camera position, by means of constant dissolves spaced a few seconds apart. Man — entirely absent — is no longer the center of the universe; the canyon exists outside of him. Despite the invisible photographer and his technologically-caused dissolves, this is a creditable approximation of the true foreign-ness of nature.” — Amos Vogel, Film as a Subversive Art (1974)
Who directed Canyon?
Canyon was directed by Jon Jost.
Who stars in Canyon?
The principal cast of Canyon includes Not specified.
When was Canyon released and how long is it?
Canyon was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 6m.