A Machine for Viewing
“An echo of a VR experience reverberates through an empty cinema.”
Synopsis
In 1970, filmmaker Peter Kubelka designed a movie auditorium in which carefully controlled sight lines and black velvet caused all but the screen to disappear into darkness. He referred to his invisible cinema as “a machine for viewing.” In these adventures in vision, directors Oscar Raby, Richard Misek, and Charlie Shackleton use real-time VR experience, live performance, and video essay to transform the Egyptian theater into “machines for viewing” to explore how we watch films.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Shackleton, Richard Misek, Oscar Raby
- Original Title
- A Machine for Viewing
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- VRTOV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Shackleton, Richard Misek, Oscar Raby
Richard Misek, VRTOV
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Shackleton
Director
Richard Misek
Producer
Richard Misek
Director
VRTOV
Producer
Oscar Raby
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Machine for Viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Machine for Viewing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Machine for Viewing about?
In 1970, filmmaker Peter Kubelka designed a movie auditorium in which carefully controlled sight lines and black velvet caused all but the screen to disappear into darkness. He referred to his invisible cinema as “a machine for viewing.” In these adventures in vision, directors Oscar Raby, Richard Misek, and Charlie Shackleton use real-time VR experience, live performance, and video essay to transform the Egyptian theater into “machines for viewing” to explore how we watch films.
Who directed A Machine for Viewing?
A Machine for Viewing was directed by Charlie Shackleton, Richard Misek, Oscar Raby.
Who stars in A Machine for Viewing?
The principal cast of A Machine for Viewing includes Not specified.
When was A Machine for Viewing released and how long is it?
A Machine for Viewing was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 30m.