Somersault
Synopsis
Using one half of a convex mirror mounted within a glass cylinder, Steina trains the video camera eye dead center as she records the space immediately around her. “Steina playfully does gymnastics with her camera and its mirrored lens attachment as a means of producing a 360-degree image of a torso wrapped around the camera lens . . . an exercise in an immersive space” for both maker and viewer. —Yvonne Spielmann
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November 25, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steina Vasulka
- Original Title
- Somersault
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steina Vasulka
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Steina Vasulka
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Somersault
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Somersault about?
Using one half of a convex mirror mounted within a glass cylinder, Steina trains the video camera eye dead center as she records the space immediately around her. “Steina playfully does gymnastics with her camera and its mirrored lens attachment as a means of producing a 360-degree image of a torso wrapped around the camera lens . . . an exercise in an immersive space” for both maker and viewer. —Yvonne Spielmann
Who directed Somersault?
Somersault was directed by Steina Vasulka.
Who stars in Somersault?
The principal cast of Somersault includes Steina Vasulka.
When was Somersault released and how long is it?
Somersault was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 5m.