Stairs 1 Geneva
Synopsis
The film comprises one hundred sequences showing a location in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. In 1994, over a period of one hundred days, one hundred white wooden staircases were installed around the city to be climbed by the public. At the top of each staircase was a simple hole framing a "living picture postcard", a perfect "cinema-image by Peter Greenaway" accompanied by a commentary of one sentence in French and English, printed below the viewfinder. Greenaway's idea was to create a reflection on location in cinema and to "take films out of the theatres".
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Original Title
- Stairs 1 Geneva
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Greenaway
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Greenaway
Director
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What is Stairs 1 Geneva about?
The film comprises one hundred sequences showing a location in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. In 1994, over a period of one hundred days, one hundred white wooden staircases were installed around the city to be climbed by the public. At the top of each staircase was a simple hole framing a "living picture postcard", a perfect "cinema-image by Peter Greenaway" accompanied by a commentary of one sentence in French and English, printed below the viewfinder. Greenaway's idea was to create a reflection on location in cinema and to "take films out of the theatres".
Who directed Stairs 1 Geneva?
Stairs 1 Geneva was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in Stairs 1 Geneva?
The principal cast of Stairs 1 Geneva includes Not specified.
When was Stairs 1 Geneva released and how long is it?
Stairs 1 Geneva was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.