Portraits movie poster

Portraits

August 27, 1972 0h 6m

Originally released in 1972. Portraits is a feature film. directed by Barbara Meter. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Mattijn Seip, Mike Dunford, and Sally Potter

Synopsis

Faces pass by in quickly edited, split-screen recordings. A 'structuralist' film in which the film material itself plays an important role. Grain, scratches and flickering give the film texture. The music is by Steve Reich.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 27, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 0h 6m 6 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Netherlands Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portraits about?

Faces pass by in quickly edited, split-screen recordings. A 'structuralist' film in which the film material itself plays an important role. Grain, scratches and flickering give the film texture. Th...

Who directed Portraits?

Portraits was directed by Barbara Meter.

How long is Portraits?

Portraits has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).

When was Portraits released?

Portraits was released on August 27, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Portraits?

The main cast of Portraits includes Mattijn Seip, Mike Dunford, Sally Potter, Pim van Isveldt.