Excavation
Originally released in 1974. Excavation is a feature film. directed by James Cagle. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Excavation demonstrates James Cagle’s engagement with structural filmmaking. More specifically it's an example of a "flicker film". Composed of both still photographs and live footage, Excavation employs extremely short-shot juxtapositions to create disorienting collisions of imagery. For Cagle, this film symbolized a personal exploration of, in his words, “techniques and ideas that have accumulated over the years, but had been without expression for one reason or another.” A dynamic visualization of his thoughts, it “excavates” both the private workings of his inner world, and also the material components of filmmaking.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excavation about?
Excavation demonstrates James Cagle’s engagement with structural filmmaking. More specifically it's an example of a "flicker film". Composed of both still photographs and live footage, Excavati...
Who directed Excavation?
Excavation was directed by James Cagle.
How long is Excavation?
Excavation has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).
When was Excavation released?
Excavation was released on June 1, 1974 in theaters.