
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.
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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
Bill Viola
Bill Viola
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Viola
Writer
Bill Viola
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House
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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.
