Project Detail

Between the Bullet and the Hole

Synopsis

Exploring the elusive and complex effects of war on women’s role in ballistic research and early computing, the film features new and archival high speed bullet photography, schlieren and electric spark imagery, bullet sound wave imagery, forensic ballistic photography, slide rulers, punch cards, computer diagrams, and a soundtrack by Scanner.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2016 - Experimenta Strand

Details

Year
2015
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
11 mins
Format
HD
Director
Aura Satz
Producer
Aura Satz
Editor
Aura Satz
Screenwriter
Aura Satz
Director of Photography
Aura Satz
Sound
Scanner
Composer
Scanner

Production Status

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