Long Film for Ambient Light
Synopsis
This experimental "film" consists of an empty room with a bare lightbulb, and windows covered with a translucent material, for a duration of 24 hours. It is not necessary for visitors to stay for the entire duration - they can come and go as they please. Created by Anthony McCall, it is based on the architectural framing of time and light. It came at the end of a series of works in which McCall was stripping back cinema to its absolute minimum - light, time, and human experience/perception.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Staged inside the Idea Warehouse
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony McCall
- Original Title
- Long Film for Ambient Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony McCall
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony McCall
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Long Film for Ambient Light about?
This experimental "film" consists of an empty room with a bare lightbulb, and windows covered with a translucent material, for a duration of 24 hours. It is not necessary for visitors to stay for the entire duration - they can come and go as they please. Created by Anthony McCall, it is based on the architectural framing of time and light. It came at the end of a series of works in which McCall was stripping back cinema to its absolute minimum - light, time, and human experience/perception.
Who directed Long Film for Ambient Light?
Long Film for Ambient Light was directed by Anthony McCall.
Who stars in Long Film for Ambient Light?
The principal cast of Long Film for Ambient Light includes Not specified.
When was Long Film for Ambient Light released and how long is it?
Long Film for Ambient Light was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 24h 0m.