Spot the Microdot
“An unprintable film, handmade by punching holes into an opaque 16mm strip.”
Synopsis
This film was made by punching circular holes into fully opaque film stock and laying discs of colour film into some of the punched holes. Only the original copy of this film exists – it cannot be printed and is therefore projected only on rare occasions. As with other Le Grice films from the late 1960s, Spot the Microdot is marked by a radical rejection of ‘illusionism’, choosing to focus instead on the material properties of the film medium itself.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Institute for Research in Art and Technology, London
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm Le Grice
- Original Title
- Spot the Microdot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm Le Grice
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Le Grice
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Spot the Microdot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spot the Microdot
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What is Spot the Microdot about?
This film was made by punching circular holes into fully opaque film stock and laying discs of colour film into some of the punched holes. Only the original copy of this film exists – it cannot be printed and is therefore projected only on rare occasions. As with other Le Grice films from the late 1960s, Spot the Microdot is marked by a radical rejection of ‘illusionism’, choosing to focus instead on the material properties of the film medium itself.
Who directed Spot the Microdot?
Spot the Microdot was directed by Malcolm Le Grice.
Who stars in Spot the Microdot?
The principal cast of Spot the Microdot includes Not specified.
When was Spot the Microdot released and how long is it?
Spot the Microdot was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 10m.