Noctiluca
Synopsis
Otherwise known as Magellan's Toys #1. Hollis Frampton's "Noctiluca" was a film designed to be shown on the second day of the Magellan cycle, the filmmaker's unfinished magnum opus work. The title (nox/luceo) means something that shines by night, i.e., the moon, and the film indeed consists of a bright sphere, sometimes white, sometimes tinted, sometimes single, sometimes doubled and overlapped.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Millennium Film Workshop
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hollis Frampton
- Original Title
- Noctiluca
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hollis Frampton
Department Leadership Roster
Hollis Frampton
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Noctiluca.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Noctiluca
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What is Noctiluca about?
Otherwise known as Magellan's Toys #1. Hollis Frampton's "Noctiluca" was a film designed to be shown on the second day of the Magellan cycle, the filmmaker's unfinished magnum opus work. The title (nox/luceo) means something that shines by night, i.e., the moon, and the film indeed consists of a bright sphere, sometimes white, sometimes tinted, sometimes single, sometimes doubled and overlapped.
Who directed Noctiluca?
Noctiluca was directed by Hollis Frampton.
Who stars in Noctiluca?
The principal cast of Noctiluca includes Not specified.
When was Noctiluca released and how long is it?
Noctiluca was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 3m.