Krypton Is Doomed
Synopsis
This work is derived from one of Jacobs' Nervous Magic Lantern performances, which are created with a hand-manipulated projector and use neither film nor video. Highly stroboscopic and hallucinatory, these kinetic performances result in otherworldly spaces and plays of near-abstraction and suggestive imagery. In Krypton is Doomed, the audio accompaniment to the shifting visuals is an installment of a Superman radio play — the first ever broadcast, in 1940. This work highlights Jacobs' relentless experimentation with the very fabric of projected light.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Jacobs
- Original Title
- Krypton Is Doomed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Jacobs
Director
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What is Krypton Is Doomed about?
This work is derived from one of Jacobs' Nervous Magic Lantern performances, which are created with a hand-manipulated projector and use neither film nor video. Highly stroboscopic and hallucinatory, these kinetic performances result in otherworldly spaces and plays of near-abstraction and suggestive imagery. In Krypton is Doomed, the audio accompaniment to the shifting visuals is an installment of a Superman radio play — the first ever broadcast, in 1940. This work highlights Jacobs' relentless experimentation with the very fabric of projected light.
Who directed Krypton Is Doomed?
Krypton Is Doomed was directed by Ken Jacobs.
Who stars in Krypton Is Doomed?
The principal cast of Krypton Is Doomed includes Not specified.
When was Krypton Is Doomed released and how long is it?
Krypton Is Doomed was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 34m.