In the form of the letter X
Synopsis
The second film of the series Narratives of Egypt (1984-87). In the form of the letter ‘X’ is a signature – a filmic equivalent of Cartmell’s name (which is reduced by exhaustive transcription to a simple X). X is the mark of those who cannot write, or who do not know their own names. Photographed over time against a backdrop of the Canadian Shield, X shows Cartmell’s son Sam running in slow motion towards the camera, and, in the film’s second half, away from it. The shape/structure of the movie is chiasmatic, part of the old avant-garde dream of creating movies that could be run backwards and forwards. The movie is in two parts that form an X.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Cartmell
- Original Title
- In the form of the letter X
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Cartmell
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Cartmell
Director
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What is In the form of the letter X about?
The second film of the series Narratives of Egypt (1984-87). In the form of the letter ‘X’ is a signature – a filmic equivalent of Cartmell’s name (which is reduced by exhaustive transcription to a simple X). X is the mark of those who cannot write, or who do not know their own names. Photographed over time against a backdrop of the Canadian Shield, X shows Cartmell’s son Sam running in slow motion towards the camera, and, in the film’s second half, away from it. The shape/structure of the movie is chiasmatic, part of the old avant-garde dream of creating movies that could be run backwards and forwards. The movie is in two parts that form an X.
Who directed In the form of the letter X?
In the form of the letter X was directed by Mike Cartmell.
Who stars in In the form of the letter X?
The principal cast of In the form of the letter X includes Not specified.
When was In the form of the letter X released and how long is it?
In the form of the letter X was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 5m.