Zen for Film (1964)

03/21/1964 (US) • 8m

Fluxfilm No. 1

Overview

In an endless loop, unexposed film runs through the projector. The resulting projected image shows a surface illuminated by a bright light, occasionally altered by the appearance of scratches and dust particles in the surface of the damaged film material. This a film which depicts only its own material qualities; An "anti-film", meant to encourage viewers to focus on the lack of concrete images.

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Part of the Fluxfilms

Includes Zen for Film, Invocations of Canyons and Boulders (for Stan Brakhage), End After 9

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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

fluxus

short film

experimental

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