Playback
Originally released in 1995. Playback is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Hartmut Bitomsky. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The film documents a debate about early 20th century films, mainly 1910 to 1920, from short news reels to excerpts from full-length movies. At Amsterdam's Film Museum, film directors, students, and film researchers and archivists look at the moving images and discuss their meaning, in the social and technical contexts. Moody live music was added to the edited film.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playback about?
The film documents a debate about early 20th century films, mainly 1910 to 1920, from short news reels to excerpts from full-length movies. At Amsterdam's Film Museum, film directors, students, and...
Who directed Playback?
Playback was directed by Hartmut Bitomsky.
How long is Playback?
Playback has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Playback released?
Playback was released on January 1, 1995 in theaters.