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Start

Synopsis

From START to the end, from the film title to the END title. The title initiates its repetition in the black-and-white image: the banner START flutters in the wind, presumably above the starting point of a race. We are in the middle of the film, which will end four seconds later; at the same time, the banner is another film title, even with the signature of a production company, as in mainstream cinema – "CAROP AUTOVERLEIH", as if this car rental named CAROP were a cinema corporation or (film) distributor. After a wild pan, the "Verleih" (distributor) presents the action: a motorcyclist races through the image of an enduro race. The film is less enduring, but it has shown everything it can anyway. (The enduro race in Kenneth Anger's Scorpio Rising is much more boring.) (Drehli Robnik)

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ernst Schmidt Jr.
Original Title
Start
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ernst Schmidt Jr.

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Ernst Schmidt Jr.

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Start.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Start

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Start about?

From START to the end, from the film title to the END title. The title initiates its repetition in the black-and-white image: the banner START flutters in the wind, presumably above the starting point of a race. We are in the middle of the film, which will end four seconds later; at the same time, the banner is another film title, even with the signature of a production company, as in mainstream cinema – "CAROP AUTOVERLEIH", as if this car rental named CAROP were a cinema corporation or (film) distributor. After a wild pan, the "Verleih" (distributor) presents the action: a motorcyclist races through the image of an enduro race. The film is less enduring, but it has shown everything it can anyway. (The enduro race in Kenneth Anger's Scorpio Rising is much more boring.) (Drehli Robnik)

Who directed Start?

Start was directed by Ernst Schmidt Jr..

Who stars in Start?

The principal cast of Start includes Not specified.

When was Start released and how long is it?

Start was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1m.