
Noyes
Synopsis
A single action seen from alternative left and right perspectives, accentuating reversals, repetitions and persistence of vision. Rather than uniting opposites, rhythm is set up by the struggling eye, varying as the image is moved closer to and further from the screen's center. The sound, with its fragmentations and its implications of incompleteness, focuses attention on the impossibility of a resolution in the film's dichotomy. "Rather than crediting the camera with objectivity according to the usual convention in film, the viewer is confronted with the relativity of simultaneous multiple perspectives. The soundtrack underlines the arbitrary relationship between a sign and its signifier, as does Magritte's painting, Ceci n'est pas une pipe." – The Art Examiner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bette Gordon
- Original Title
- Noyes
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bette Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Bette Gordon
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Noyes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Noyes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Noyes about?
A single action seen from alternative left and right perspectives, accentuating reversals, repetitions and persistence of vision. Rather than uniting opposites, rhythm is set up by the struggling eye, varying as the image is moved closer to and further from the screen's center. The sound, with its fragmentations and its implications of incompleteness, focuses attention on the impossibility of a resolution in the film's dichotomy. "Rather than crediting the camera with objectivity according to the usual convention in film, the viewer is confronted with the relativity of simultaneous multiple perspectives. The soundtrack underlines the arbitrary relationship between a sign and its signifier, as does Magritte's painting, Ceci n'est pas une pipe." – The Art Examiner
Who directed Noyes?
Noyes was directed by Bette Gordon.
Who stars in Noyes?
The principal cast of Noyes includes Not specified.
When was Noyes released and how long is it?
Noyes was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 4m.
