Solarflares Burn for You
Synopsis
Arthur Johns' 10-minute experimental film is a personal essay on colour effects, set to a hypnotic soundtrack by Robert Wyatt. Although his initial art training was in painting, Johns quickly realised that his favourite medium was film. He made Solar Flares in the early 1970s, shortly after graduating from London's Royal College of Art, where he had already made a number of award-winning experimental shorts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Johns
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Ritchie
- Original Score
- Robert Wyatt
- Original Title
- Solarflares Burn for You
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Johns
Malcolm Ritchie
Robert Wyatt
Arthur Johns
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Ritchie
Writer
Arthur Johns
Editor
Arthur Johns
Director
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What is Solarflares Burn for You about?
Arthur Johns' 10-minute experimental film is a personal essay on colour effects, set to a hypnotic soundtrack by Robert Wyatt. Although his initial art training was in painting, Johns quickly realised that his favourite medium was film. He made Solar Flares in the early 1970s, shortly after graduating from London's Royal College of Art, where he had already made a number of award-winning experimental shorts.
Who directed Solarflares Burn for You?
Solarflares Burn for You was directed by Arthur Johns.
Who stars in Solarflares Burn for You?
The principal cast of Solarflares Burn for You includes Arthur Johns, Norman Johns, David Gale.
When was Solarflares Burn for You released and how long is it?
Solarflares Burn for You was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Solarflares Burn for You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Solarflares Burn for You was composed by Robert Wyatt.