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FILM

Trois Ornementales

Written 11 May

Thursday 11 June, 19:00
Centre Pompidou, 75004 [map]

Overlapping of frames (Hans Richter), reduction of objects to the rhythmic layout of contrasts and reflections (Germaine Dulac), superposed lines and geometric colour (Len Lye), motif impressions inspired by the technique of batik (Harry Smith), lines whimsically traced to create unpredictable figures (Robert Breer), mirror constructions and reversed symmetries (Bruce Conner), montage (Hannes Schüpbach) : a look at the history of experimental cinema and ornamental techniques.

Rhythmus 21
Hans Richter
1921-1924 / 3'34 / 35mm

Arabesques
Germaine Dulac
1928 / 7'13 / 35mm

Colour Box
Len Lye
1935 / 2'50 / 35mm

Early Abstractions
Harry Smith
1939-1956 / 23' / 16mm

A Man and His Dog out for Air
Robert Breer
1957 / 2' / 16mm

Breakaway
Bruce Conner
1966 / 5' / 35mm

LMNO
Robert Breer
1978 / 10' / 16mm

Spin
Hannes Schüpbach
2001 / 12' / 16mm




What: Trois Ornementales
When: Thursday 11 June, 19:00
Where: Centre Pompidou, Place Georges Pompidou 75004 [map]
Transport: Rambuteau, Hôtel de Ville, Châtelet-Les Halles
Cost: 4-6EUR
Phone: 01 44 78 12 33
Web: www.centrepompidou.fr


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