Time Being
Synopsis
Chris Gallagher’s feature-length film essay Time Being is an elegant and thought-provoking investigation of the nature and experience of time, and its filmic representation. 88 one-minute shots or shot-sequences counterpoint a spoken commentary that probes and questions the subject from many different angles – psychological, philosophical, mechanical, cosmological, artistic. Equally, Gallagher combines aspects of different cinemas – documentary, structural, poetic, narrative, and personal – skillfully interweaving all the elements into a complex yet coherent and surprisingly moving statement on the human condition. The most brilliant film on its subject I’ve ever seen, Time Being is cool and non-academic yet deeply engaged, and beautifully shot. An educational film in the best sense. —Tony Reif
Release History & Theatrical Window
26/11/2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Gallagher
- Original Title
- Time Being
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 26/11/2009
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Gallagher
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Gallagher
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Time Being.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time Being
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What is Time Being about?
Chris Gallagher’s feature-length film essay Time Being is an elegant and thought-provoking investigation of the nature and experience of time, and its filmic representation. 88 one-minute shots or shot-sequences counterpoint a spoken commentary that probes and questions the subject from many different angles – psychological, philosophical, mechanical, cosmological, artistic. Equally, Gallagher combines aspects of different cinemas – documentary, structural, poetic, narrative, and personal – skillfully interweaving all the elements into a complex yet coherent and surprisingly moving statement on the human condition. The most brilliant film on its subject I’ve ever seen, Time Being is cool and non-academic yet deeply engaged, and beautifully shot. An educational film in the best sense. —Tony Reif
Who directed Time Being?
Time Being was directed by Chris Gallagher.
Who stars in Time Being?
The principal cast of Time Being includes Not specified.
When was Time Being released and how long is it?
Time Being was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.