Déserts
Synopsis
Déserts was created to accompany a live performance of the work of avant-garde composer Edgard Varèse (1885-1965). The Ensemble Modern, a contemporary music group based in Frankfurt, commissioned Viola to create a visual score for Varèse's Déserts after discovering notes by the composer referring to an unrealized image component of his composition. The resulting film/videotape was produced with the European television stations ZDF/Arte. In October 1994 Viola's Déserts premiered in a live performance in Vienna with conductor Peter Eötvös and the Ensemble Modern.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Bill Viola
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Viola
- Original Score
- Edgard Varèse
- Original Title
- Déserts
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Viola
Bill Viola
Edgard Varèse
Bill Viola, Harry Dawson
Bill Viola
Peter Kirby
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Viola
Director
Peter Kirby
Producer
Bill Viola
Editor
Bill Viola
Director of Photography
Bill Viola
Writer
Harry Dawson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Déserts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Déserts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Déserts about?
Déserts was created to accompany a live performance of the work of avant-garde composer Edgard Varèse (1885-1965). The Ensemble Modern, a contemporary music group based in Frankfurt, commissioned Viola to create a visual score for Varèse's Déserts after discovering notes by the composer referring to an unrealized image component of his composition. The resulting film/videotape was produced with the European television stations ZDF/Arte. In October 1994 Viola's Déserts premiered in a live performance in Vienna with conductor Peter Eötvös and the Ensemble Modern.
Who directed Déserts?
Déserts was directed by Bill Viola.
Who stars in Déserts?
The principal cast of Déserts includes Phil Esposito.
When was Déserts released and how long is it?
Déserts was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Déserts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Déserts was composed by Edgard Varèse.