Scratch
Synopsis
LEADER and SCRATCH are extensions of Huot's early interest in minimalism. They are successful in reducing the number of filmic variables so completely that essential qualities and potentials of the materials of film can be felt. While SCRATCH is nothing more than eleven minutes of dark leader with a continuous handmade scratch, the resulting imagery varies a good deal, depending on how deeply Huot dug into the emulsion: when the scratch is shallow, for example, it seems to bead and move up through the image; when the scratch is deep, it seems to remain within the frame, vibrating horizontally.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Huot
- Original Title
- Scratch
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Huot
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Huot
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scratch
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What is Scratch about?
LEADER and SCRATCH are extensions of Huot's early interest in minimalism. They are successful in reducing the number of filmic variables so completely that essential qualities and potentials of the materials of film can be felt. While SCRATCH is nothing more than eleven minutes of dark leader with a continuous handmade scratch, the resulting imagery varies a good deal, depending on how deeply Huot dug into the emulsion: when the scratch is shallow, for example, it seems to bead and move up through the image; when the scratch is deep, it seems to remain within the frame, vibrating horizontally.
Who directed Scratch?
Scratch was directed by Robert Huot.
Who stars in Scratch?
The principal cast of Scratch includes Not specified.
When was Scratch released and how long is it?
Scratch was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 11m.