Aleph
Originally released in 1966. Aleph is a animation film. directed by Wallace Berman. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Alexander and Tosh Berman
Synopsis
“Aleph” is an artist’s meditation on life, death, mysticism, politics, and pop culture. In an eight-minute loop of film, Wallace Berman uses Hebrew letters to frame a hypnotic, rapid-fire montage that captures the go-go energy of the 1960s. Aleph includes stills of collages created using a Verifax machine, Eastman Kodak’s precursor to the photocopier. These collages depict a hand-held radio that seems to broadcast or receive popular and esoteric icons. Signs, symbols, and diverse mass-media images (e.g., Flash Gordon, John F. Kennedy, Mick Jagger) flow like a deck of tarot cards, infinitely shuffled in order that the viewer may construct his or her own set of personal interpretations. The transistor radio, the most ubiquitous portable form of mass communication in the 1960s, exemplifies the democratic potential of electronic culture and may serve as a metaphor for Jewish mysticism.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aleph about?
“Aleph” is an artist’s meditation on life, death, mysticism, politics, and pop culture. In an eight-minute loop of film, Wallace Berman uses Hebrew letters to frame a hypnotic, rapid-fire mon...
Who directed Aleph?
Aleph was directed by Wallace Berman.
How long is Aleph?
Aleph has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Aleph released?
Aleph was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Aleph?
The main cast of Aleph includes Bob Alexander, Tosh Berman.