Translucent Appearances
Synopsis
"Oblique mattes, instead of blocking the vision, accentuate our ability to see and appreciate details, narrowing and expanding the focus of our attention, rendering symmetry and simplicity simply unbalanced. Through repetition of this approach, the movement and the framing become a sensual force —and the objects appear in all their voluptuousness. Gerson has employed this technique repeatedly. In his Translucent Appearances (1975), thirty-five different shots of Niagara Falls are blocked by horizontal, monochromatic mattes. The object is shaped —water flowing seeking a form that will suffice. These are films that disclose gradually, changing revealed and unrevealed layers of visual information." Mónica Savirón
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Gerson
- Original Title
- Translucent Appearances
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Gerson
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Gerson
Director
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What is Translucent Appearances about?
"Oblique mattes, instead of blocking the vision, accentuate our ability to see and appreciate details, narrowing and expanding the focus of our attention, rendering symmetry and simplicity simply unbalanced. Through repetition of this approach, the movement and the framing become a sensual force —and the objects appear in all their voluptuousness. Gerson has employed this technique repeatedly. In his Translucent Appearances (1975), thirty-five different shots of Niagara Falls are blocked by horizontal, monochromatic mattes. The object is shaped —water flowing seeking a form that will suffice. These are films that disclose gradually, changing revealed and unrevealed layers of visual information." Mónica Savirón
Who directed Translucent Appearances?
Translucent Appearances was directed by Barry Gerson.
Who stars in Translucent Appearances?
The principal cast of Translucent Appearances includes Not specified.
When was Translucent Appearances released and how long is it?
Translucent Appearances was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 22m.