Works and Days
Synopsis
By stripping the sound from a pre-existing instructional film, Frampton conjures, with an economy of means, the everyday movements then being explored by the Judson Dance Theater. "I bought this film in a Canal Street junk shop for $1.00 and found myself in complete agreement with it. The ostensible pretext is the humane and practical discipline of making a vegetable garden (hence the title, borrowed from Hesiod). The gardeners are masters of their art, so that their work blossoms into overarching metaphor." —HF.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hollis Frampton
- Original Title
- Works and Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hollis Frampton
Department Leadership Roster
Hollis Frampton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Works and Days
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What is Works and Days about?
By stripping the sound from a pre-existing instructional film, Frampton conjures, with an economy of means, the everyday movements then being explored by the Judson Dance Theater. "I bought this film in a Canal Street junk shop for $1.00 and found myself in complete agreement with it. The ostensible pretext is the humane and practical discipline of making a vegetable garden (hence the title, borrowed from Hesiod). The gardeners are masters of their art, so that their work blossoms into overarching metaphor." —HF.
Who directed Works and Days?
Works and Days was directed by Hollis Frampton.
Who stars in Works and Days?
The principal cast of Works and Days includes Not specified.
When was Works and Days released and how long is it?
Works and Days was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 12m.