

Overture
Synopsis
Simple in its conceit, the installation consists of a six-minute audiovisual loop comprised of three archival film segments shot by the Edison Film Company between 1889 and 1901, and six passages from the opening pages (or overture) to Marcel Proust’s monumental À la recherche du temps perdu, as read by Vancouver writer Gerald Creede.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Douglas
- Original Title
- Overture
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Douglas
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Overture.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Overture
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Overture about?
Simple in its conceit, the installation consists of a six-minute audiovisual loop comprised of three archival film segments shot by the Edison Film Company between 1889 and 1901, and six passages from the opening pages (or overture) to Marcel Proust’s monumental À la recherche du temps perdu, as read by Vancouver writer Gerald Creede.
Who directed Overture?
Overture was directed by Stan Douglas.
Who stars in Overture?
The principal cast of Overture includes Not specified.
When was Overture released and how long is it?
Overture was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 6m.
