Ablutions
Synopsis
This diptych opens with the image of two parallel streams of falling water. A female torso moves into the background of the left screen while a male torso mirrors her on the right. Both figures move slowly to the foreground and into the light, cupping and bathing their hands in the water for several minutes until they fade away into silhouettes. Viola has described this work as a kind of purification ceremony akin to those one would experience in a Japanese Zen temple.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Viola
- Original Title
- Ablutions
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Viola
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Viola
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ablutions
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What is Ablutions about?
This diptych opens with the image of two parallel streams of falling water. A female torso moves into the background of the left screen while a male torso mirrors her on the right. Both figures move slowly to the foreground and into the light, cupping and bathing their hands in the water for several minutes until they fade away into silhouettes. Viola has described this work as a kind of purification ceremony akin to those one would experience in a Japanese Zen temple.
Who directed Ablutions?
Ablutions was directed by Bill Viola.
Who stars in Ablutions?
The principal cast of Ablutions includes Not specified.
When was Ablutions released and how long is it?
Ablutions was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 7m.