Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)

Jan 1, 19790h 28m
Documentary
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Synopsis

Driven by a quest to capture a landscape reduced to flatness and sky, Viola travels to Chott El-Djerid. The film opens with images of snowy prairies and winter scenes, mirrored by warm, vibrating desert vistas. Through powerful telephoto lenses, shimmering mirages and warped forms emerge under extreme heat and light. These visuals evoke a space where dream and waking reality merge. Viola’s journey transcends documentation, transforming viewing into a reflective exploration of the limits of perception.

Details

Release Date
Jan 1, 1979
Runtime
0h 28m
Language
English
Status
Released

Production

Companies

Thirteen
New York State Council on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

Countries

United States of America

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No Language