

Plumb Line
Synopsis
The dissolution of a relationship unravels through visual and aural equivalences. Schneemann splits and recomposes actions of the lovers in a streaming montage of disruptive permutations: 8 mm is printed as 16 mm, moving images freeze, frames recur and dissolve until the film bursts into flames, consuming its own substance. Sound: Carolee Schneemann. -- EAI
Top Cast
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July 8, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carolee Schneemann
- Original Title
- Plumb Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carolee Schneemann
Department Leadership Roster
Carolee Schneemann
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plumb Line
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What is Plumb Line about?
The dissolution of a relationship unravels through visual and aural equivalences. Schneemann splits and recomposes actions of the lovers in a streaming montage of disruptive permutations: 8 mm is printed as 16 mm, moving images freeze, frames recur and dissolve until the film bursts into flames, consuming its own substance. Sound: Carolee Schneemann. -- EAI
Who directed Plumb Line?
Plumb Line was directed by Carolee Schneemann.
Who stars in Plumb Line?
The principal cast of Plumb Line includes Carolee Schneemann.
When was Plumb Line released and how long is it?
Plumb Line was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Plumb Line?
Plumb Line holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).




















