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5.2 / 10(4 votes)IMDb198319mUnited States of America

Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House

Synopsis

This haunting installment contains a solitary wood chair with headphones attached, facing a television monitor. A man (the artist himself), looking visibly fatigued, appears on the screen, sitting in his own chair. Here, the artist compels viewers into an intimate relationship: they sit at eye level with him, listening to the sound of his breathing through the headphones. —Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 6, 1983

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bill Viola
Screenplay & Story
Bill Viola
Original Title
Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
19m
Production Studios
Bill Viola Studio

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bill Viola

Screenplay & Story

Bill Viola

Department Leadership Roster

Bill Viola

Bill Viola

Writer

Bill Viola

Bill Viola

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House

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

What is Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House about?

This haunting installment contains a solitary wood chair with headphones attached, facing a television monitor. A man (the artist himself), looking visibly fatigued, appears on the screen, sitting in his own chair. Here, the artist compels viewers into an intimate relationship: they sit at eye level with him, listening to the sound of his breathing through the headphones. —Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa.

Who directed Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House?

Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House was directed by Bill Viola.

Who stars in Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House?

The principal cast of Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House includes Bill Viola.

When was Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House released and how long is it?

Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 19m.