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Hans Richter

Marcel Duchamp – Anemic Cinema

Derek Jarman

A Journey to Avebury (1971)

Journey to Avebury beautifully reflects Derek Jarman’s fascination with ancient history, paganism, and Celtic traditions.

Derek Jarman is often said to be a painter rather than a movie director. Indeed, with his films he makes pictures that seem to be more important than the plot (which is usually unclear or missing at all). But those pieces of art he creates using camera are beautiful and astounding.

A JOURNEY TO AVEBURY, his 1971 silent short movie, is a literal journey that we can experience. We are being taken to Avebury and given the chance to admire it for 10 minutes. The shots are incredibly beautiful, as we see a huge stone or trees bathed in orange light of sunset.

The film lacks a plot and sound and should be treated as a collection of images rather than a movie. If you like Jarman’s art – you’ll be pleased with this one. If you like beauty – you’ll love it. But if you’re looking for action or amusement, better walk around it because these 10 minutes might just be too long for you.

Garden of Luxor (1972)

William S. Burroughs

Bill and Tony
1972, UK, 5′ 11″, Color
Cinematography: Antony Balch
Screenplay: William S. Burroughs
Cast: Antony Balch, William S. Burroughs

Ghost at n°9 (Paris)
1963-1972, UK, 45′ 7″, Color / Black & White
Cinematography: Antony Balch

The Cut-Ups
1966, UK, 18′ 45″, Black & White
Cinematography: Antony Balch
Screenplay: William S. Burroughs
Cast: William S. Burroughs, Brion Gysin

Rubber Johnny

Joachim Montessuis

Sachiko Kodama

Big Yellow

Stelarc

Exoskeleton (Stelarc – 1999)

Stelarc – The Body is Obsolete – Contemporary Arts Media