Palinode
Synopsis
In Palinode a disk-shaped matte continually shifting in and out of focus alternately blocks part of the image or contains it. Its respiratory rhythm matches operatic fragments of Wladimir Vogel’s Wagadu, as the camera studies a middle-aged male singer in Zurich, singing, eating, window shopping, and meeting a young girl. The filmmaker told himself, ‘Don’t let yourself know what that film is about while you are making it.’ (P. Adams Sitney, Film Comment).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Beavers
- Original Title
- Palinode
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Beavers
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Beavers
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palinode
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What is Palinode about?
In Palinode a disk-shaped matte continually shifting in and out of focus alternately blocks part of the image or contains it. Its respiratory rhythm matches operatic fragments of Wladimir Vogel’s Wagadu, as the camera studies a middle-aged male singer in Zurich, singing, eating, window shopping, and meeting a young girl. The filmmaker told himself, ‘Don’t let yourself know what that film is about while you are making it.’ (P. Adams Sitney, Film Comment).
Who directed Palinode?
Palinode was directed by Robert Beavers.
Who stars in Palinode?
The principal cast of Palinode includes Not specified.
When was Palinode released and how long is it?
Palinode was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 21m.