Airshaft
Synopsis
Single fixed-camera take looking from within darkened room, (camera within a camera) out through fire-escape door into vertical space between rears of downtown N. Y. loft buildings. A potted plant, fallen sheet of white paper, cat rests on the foreground door-ledge. The flow of the image is interrupted, partially and then wholly dissolving into blackness; the picture reemerges, the objects smear, somewhat double, edges break up... and again the serene image scintillatingly looms into view. Focus shifts abruptly between foreground and background planes, creating a strong volume-illusion. The fragile image then shines forth for one last time before dying out.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Jacobs
- Original Title
- Airshaft
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Jacobs
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Airshaft
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Airshaft about?
Single fixed-camera take looking from within darkened room, (camera within a camera) out through fire-escape door into vertical space between rears of downtown N. Y. loft buildings. A potted plant, fallen sheet of white paper, cat rests on the foreground door-ledge. The flow of the image is interrupted, partially and then wholly dissolving into blackness; the picture reemerges, the objects smear, somewhat double, edges break up... and again the serene image scintillatingly looms into view. Focus shifts abruptly between foreground and background planes, creating a strong volume-illusion. The fragile image then shines forth for one last time before dying out.
Who directed Airshaft?
Airshaft was directed by Ken Jacobs.
Who stars in Airshaft?
The principal cast of Airshaft includes Not specified.
When was Airshaft released and how long is it?
Airshaft was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 4m.