Variant
Synopsis
“I intend my films to jump out at you from their dark spaces, their gaps, their elisions, to vibrate in your whole being in the very manner and rhythm of felt experience” (John Du Cane) In Variant, objects and spaces (trees, ships in the harbour, a teapot and cups on the table, grassy fields) do appear to jump out at the spectators, moving rapidly towards them. The film’s speed suggests the idea of an impermanent flux, attempting to create a transient, felt experience. Variant “pushes to experiential and formal extremes the deployment of schematic and repetitive structures.” (Federico Windhausen)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Du Cane
- Original Title
- Variant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Du Cane
Department Leadership Roster
John Du Cane
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Variant.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Variant
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What is Variant about?
“I intend my films to jump out at you from their dark spaces, their gaps, their elisions, to vibrate in your whole being in the very manner and rhythm of felt experience” (John Du Cane) In Variant, objects and spaces (trees, ships in the harbour, a teapot and cups on the table, grassy fields) do appear to jump out at the spectators, moving rapidly towards them. The film’s speed suggests the idea of an impermanent flux, attempting to create a transient, felt experience. Variant “pushes to experiential and formal extremes the deployment of schematic and repetitive structures.” (Federico Windhausen)
Who directed Variant?
Variant was directed by John Du Cane.
Who stars in Variant?
The principal cast of Variant includes Not specified.
When was Variant released and how long is it?
Variant was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 17m.