One (1966)
One (1966), directed by Yoko Ono.
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Fluxfilm No. 14
Synopsis
Collected as part of the Fluxfilm Anthology (a multi-reel compendium of 37 short films assembled by Fluxus founder and central operator George Maciunas), One captures the lifespan of a single match recorded at 2,000 frames per second using a 16mm high-speed camera. The frame rate is then decelerated to the standard 24fps for presentation. The film emphasizes each gesture, sway and flare of flame as the small pinewood carrier ignites across the landscape of the filmstrip and screen, signalling the drama and poetics of this ”minor” event before the fire is extinguished. One also stands as an unassuming beacon, immortalizing on film the essence of some of Ono’s early concerns as an artist. At the slightest touch of fire, they burst into flame. Strike everywhere. Strike often.
- Peter MooreCinematography
- Yoko OnoDirector, Producer
Fluxfilms
The franchise in release order. 36 films.
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Regardez moi cela suffit 1962
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La traversée du port de Nice à la nage 1963
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Sun in Your Head 1963
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Zen for Film 1964
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Sears Catalogue 1-3 1965
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Dots 1 & 2 1965
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Wrist Trick 1965
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Invocations of Canyons and Boulders (for Stan Brakhage) 1966
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10 Feet 1966
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1000 Frames 1966
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Trace No. 22 1966
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Trace No. 23 1966
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Trace No. 24 1966
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Opus 74, Version 2 1966
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Artype 1966
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Fluxfilm No. 21 1966
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Readymade 1966
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Word Movie 1966
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Dance 1966
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Police Car 1966
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Je ne vois rien, je n'entends rien, je ne dis rien 1966
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The Evil Faerie 1966
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5 O'Clock in the Morning 1966
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No. 4 1966
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Disappearing Music for Face 1966
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Blink 1966
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Smoking 1966
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End After 9 1966
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9 Minutes 1966
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Eyeblink 1966
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One 1966 · you are here
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Shout 1966
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Entrance to Exit 1966
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Faire un effort 1969
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Fluxfilm No. 36 1970
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Fluxfilm No. 37 1970
Trivia
- It premiered on March 10, 1966, a Thursday.
- It is film 31 of 36 in the Fluxfilms franchise.
- This film's quiz has 6 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- CountriesUnited Kingdom
- LanguagesNo Language
- StatusReleased
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Quiz about this movie
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Tags
Crew
- Peter Moore Cinematography
- Yoko Ono Director
- Yoko Ono Producer
Questions about this film
What is One about?
One: Collected as part of the Fluxfilm Anthology (a multi-reel compendium of 37 short films assembled by Fluxus founder and central operator George Maciunas), One captures the lifespan of a single match recorded at 2,000 frames per second using a 16mm high-speed camera. The frame rate is then decelerated to the standard 24…
Who directed One?
One was directed by Yoko Ono in 1966.
How long is One?
One runs for 5 minutes, or 0h05.
What is the correct order of the Fluxfilms films?
The Fluxfilms franchise has 36 films in the catalogue. In release order: Regardez moi cela suffit; La traversée du port de Nice à la nage; Sun in Your Head; Zen for Film; Sears Catalogue 1-3; Dots 1 & 2; Wrist Trick; Invocations of Canyons and Boulders (for Stan Brakhage).
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