The Semi-Circular Canals
Synopsis
The title of The Semi-Circular Canals refers to the portion of the human ear that regulates balance. Viola constructed a platform on which he and the recording equipment counterbalanced one another, while freely suspended from a large tree. The artist appears to be sitting calmly at the center of the universe as the earth rotates. He writes, "The tape was inspired by NASA films and develops references to cosmological cycles, with the individual at the rotational center of their universe."
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Viola
- Original Title
- The Semi-Circular Canals
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Viola
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Viola
Director
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What is The Semi-Circular Canals about?
The title of The Semi-Circular Canals refers to the portion of the human ear that regulates balance. Viola constructed a platform on which he and the recording equipment counterbalanced one another, while freely suspended from a large tree. The artist appears to be sitting calmly at the center of the universe as the earth rotates. He writes, "The tape was inspired by NASA films and develops references to cosmological cycles, with the individual at the rotational center of their universe."
Who directed The Semi-Circular Canals?
The Semi-Circular Canals was directed by Bill Viola.
Who stars in The Semi-Circular Canals?
The principal cast of The Semi-Circular Canals includes Not specified.
When was The Semi-Circular Canals released and how long is it?
The Semi-Circular Canals was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 9m.