Landscape for Fire
Originally released in 1972. Landscape for Fire is a feature film. directed by Anthony McCall. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
For Landscape for Fire, Anthony McCall and members of the British artist collaborative Exit followed McCall’s pre-determined score to torch containers of flammable material across a field. McCall describes it: "Over a three-year period, I did a number of these sculptural performances in landscape. Fire was the medium. The performances were based on a square grid defined by 36 small fires (6 x 6). The pieces, which usually took place at dusk, had a systematic, slowly changing structure." The work brought the grid — a conceptual focus for many artists in the 1970s and after — into a natural landscape, merging it with the vagaries of outdoor space and fire.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Landscape for Fire about?
For Landscape for Fire, Anthony McCall and members of the British artist collaborative Exit followed McCall’s pre-determined score to torch containers of flammable material across a field. McCall...
Who directed Landscape for Fire?
Landscape for Fire was directed by Anthony McCall.
How long is Landscape for Fire?
Landscape for Fire has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Landscape for Fire released?
Landscape for Fire was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.