Silent Reversal
Synopsis
The film does not end, is never rewound, and each frame is seen twice in a single viewing: a palindrome illustrating the Chicago "elevated," the backbone of the city, shuttling its oblivious passengers to death. "Hypnotic study in motion." – Nora Sayre, The New York Times Note: Shown head to tail, then tail to head. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Hock
- Original Title
- Silent Reversal
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Hock
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Hock
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Reversal
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What is Silent Reversal about?
The film does not end, is never rewound, and each frame is seen twice in a single viewing: a palindrome illustrating the Chicago "elevated," the backbone of the city, shuttling its oblivious passengers to death. "Hypnotic study in motion." – Nora Sayre, The New York Times Note: Shown head to tail, then tail to head. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.
Who directed Silent Reversal?
Silent Reversal was directed by Louis Hock.
Who stars in Silent Reversal?
The principal cast of Silent Reversal includes Not specified.
When was Silent Reversal released and how long is it?
Silent Reversal was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 10m.