Noctiluca
Originally released in 1974. Noctiluca is a feature film. directed by Hollis Frampton. At just 3 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Otherwise known as Magellan's Toys #1. Hollis Frampton's "Noctiluca" was a film designed to be shown on the second day of the Magellan cycle, the filmmaker's unfinished magnum opus work. The title (nox/luceo) means something that shines by night, i.e., the moon, and the film indeed consists of a bright sphere, sometimes white, sometimes tinted, sometimes single, sometimes doubled and overlapped.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
0h 3m
3 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noctiluca about?
Otherwise known as Magellan's Toys #1. Hollis Frampton's "Noctiluca" was a film designed to be shown on the second day of the Magellan cycle, the filmmaker's unfinished magnum opus work. The title ...
Who directed Noctiluca?
Noctiluca was directed by Hollis Frampton.
How long is Noctiluca?
Noctiluca has a runtime of 0 hours and 3 minutes (3 minutes total).
When was Noctiluca released?
Noctiluca was released on March 29, 1974 in theaters.