Words, Planets
Synopsis
This film applies the six principles for composition delineated in ‘Opinions on Painting by the Monk of the Green Pumpkin’, written by the eighteenth-century Chinese painter Shih-T’ao as referenced in Raúl Ruíz’s essay For a Shamanic Cinema (for example, ‘draw attention to a scene emerging from a static background’ or ‘add scattered dynamism to immobility’). The film is composed of scenes with non-actors, and texts by R.D.Laing and Lucy Lippard. Filmed and recorded in Habana, Cuba; Los Angeles; Devil's Punch Bowl; Ryan Mountain; Jurupa Hills, Pasadena and Idyllwild, California.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laida Lertxundi
- Original Title
- Words, Planets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laida Lertxundi
Department Leadership Roster
Laida Lertxundi
Director
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What is Words, Planets about?
This film applies the six principles for composition delineated in ‘Opinions on Painting by the Monk of the Green Pumpkin’, written by the eighteenth-century Chinese painter Shih-T’ao as referenced in Raúl Ruíz’s essay For a Shamanic Cinema (for example, ‘draw attention to a scene emerging from a static background’ or ‘add scattered dynamism to immobility’). The film is composed of scenes with non-actors, and texts by R.D.Laing and Lucy Lippard. Filmed and recorded in Habana, Cuba; Los Angeles; Devil's Punch Bowl; Ryan Mountain; Jurupa Hills, Pasadena and Idyllwild, California.
Who directed Words, Planets?
Words, Planets was directed by Laida Lertxundi.
Who stars in Words, Planets?
The principal cast of Words, Planets includes Not specified.
When was Words, Planets released and how long is it?
Words, Planets was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 11m.