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A Machine for Viewing

"An echo of a VR experience reverberates through an empty cinema."

April 8, 2021 0h 30m

Released 5 years ago in 2021. A Machine for Viewing is a feature film. directed by Oscar Raby. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

In 1970, filmmaker Peter Kubelka designed a movie auditorium in which carefully controlled sight lines and black velvet caused all but the screen to disappear into darkness. He referred to his invisible cinema as “a machine for viewing.” In these adventures in vision, directors Oscar Raby, Richard Misek, and Charlie Shackleton use real-time VR experience, live performance, and video essay to transform the Egyptian theater into “machines for viewing” to explore how we watch films.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 8, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 0h 30m 30 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 1 more

Directors

Oscar Raby Oscar Raby Richard Misek Richard Misek Charlie Shackleton Charlie Shackleton

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • VRTOV

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Machine for Viewing about?

In 1970, filmmaker Peter Kubelka designed a movie auditorium in which carefully controlled sight lines and black velvet caused all but the screen to disappear into darkness. He referred to his invi...

Who directed A Machine for Viewing?

A Machine for Viewing was directed by Oscar Raby.

How long is A Machine for Viewing?

A Machine for Viewing has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).

When was A Machine for Viewing released?

A Machine for Viewing was released on April 8, 2021 in theaters.