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Synopsis
Filmed over 6 days, the time-lapse technique compresses a classic text (Karl Marx's 'Das Kapital') into a 9 minute experience, raising questions as to how film might transcend verbal language. The picture is offset by David Cunningham’s score which is composed solely from the two words of the book’s title.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2016 - Experimenta Strand
Details
- Year
- 2016
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running time
- 9 mins
- Format
- video
- Director
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William Raban
- Sound
- Sound Design: David Cunningham
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Bow Visions
William Raban94 Fairfoot Road
London
E3 4EH
Sales Company
LUX
Waterlow Park CentreDartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF
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