Incantation
Originally released in 1972. Incantation is a feature film. directed by Peter Rose. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Using rapidly edited, superimposed images of plants, trees, water, the sun and the moon, Incantation weaves a dynamic tapestry of organic forms and textures, combining its images with a fierce rhythmic intensity so as to suggest a kind of natural force. The film was shot entirely in the camera, in 8mm, according to a pre-arranged, music-like score, and then blown up to 16mm using a home-made optical printer. The accompanying sound track, a chant taken from Islamic liturgy, is breath-based and brings the film into the form of a prayer. Written by re:voir. - Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Incantation about?
Using rapidly edited, superimposed images of plants, trees, water, the sun and the moon, Incantation weaves a dynamic tapestry of organic forms and textures, combining its images with a fierce rhyt...
Who directed Incantation?
Incantation was directed by Peter Rose.
How long is Incantation?
Incantation has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Incantation released?
Incantation was released on April 14, 1972 in theaters.