Dream of a City
Synopsis
Between 1958 and 1960 Walter Hess and Manny Kirchheimer shot black and white 16mm film from Wall Street to midtown New York to the Delaware River. They documented the activities at a huge construction site, street life in Hell’s Kitchen, New York harbor traffic, and rare glimpses of nature. Then the footage was left unedited. In 2017 Kirchheimer (DISCOVERY IN A PAINTING, TALL: THE AMERICAN SKYSCRAPER AND LOUIS SULLIVAN, STATIONS OF THE ELEVATED) took up the challenge of editing it. Once the picture was set he searched for music and sound effects that would mesh with the surrealism of the material. The result is a dynamic and compact symphony of a city.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manfred Kirchheimer
- Original Title
- Dream of a City
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manfred Kirchheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Manfred Kirchheimer
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dream of a City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dream of a City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dream of a City about?
Between 1958 and 1960 Walter Hess and Manny Kirchheimer shot black and white 16mm film from Wall Street to midtown New York to the Delaware River. They documented the activities at a huge construction site, street life in Hell’s Kitchen, New York harbor traffic, and rare glimpses of nature. Then the footage was left unedited. In 2017 Kirchheimer (DISCOVERY IN A PAINTING, TALL: THE AMERICAN SKYSCRAPER AND LOUIS SULLIVAN, STATIONS OF THE ELEVATED) took up the challenge of editing it. Once the picture was set he searched for music and sound effects that would mesh with the surrealism of the material. The result is a dynamic and compact symphony of a city.
Who directed Dream of a City?
Dream of a City was directed by Manfred Kirchheimer.
Who stars in Dream of a City?
The principal cast of Dream of a City includes Not specified.
When was Dream of a City released and how long is it?
Dream of a City was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 37m.