Wait (1968)
Wait (1968), directed by Ernie Gehr.
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Synopsis
"Completed shortly after Morning, Wait is a vivid depiction of the cinematic process of recording images on film. From frame to frame……. this work offers a sense of film emulsion coming to life, and responding to the forces of light. In addition shifting camera positions, panning, tilting, using the zoom, framing and focusing are all part of the work. A sculpturing of a space from frame to frame on a surface where there is no space. The title, Wait .... is asking the viewer to forgo our conditioned focus on the photographic image as a representation of a life situation, and instead, focus on the visual kinetic here and now. Physical therapy for the eyes, and delight for the senses." – Ernie Gehr
- Ernie GehrDirector
Trivia
- It premiered on September 3, 1968, a Tuesday.
Production
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesNo Language
- StatusReleased
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What is Wait about?
Wait: "Completed shortly after Morning, Wait is a vivid depiction of the cinematic process of recording images on film. From frame to frame……. this work offers a sense of film emulsion coming to life, and responding to the forces of light. In addition shifting camera positions, panning, tilting, using the zoom, framing and …
Who directed Wait?
Wait was directed by Ernie Gehr in 1968.
How long is Wait?
Wait runs for 7 minutes, or 0h07.
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