River Yar
Originally released in 1972. River Yar is a feature film. directed by Chris Welsby. At just 35 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A camera recorded one frame every minute (day and night) for two separate three-week periods in autumn and spring. The film is shown on two adjacent screens, each having a soundtrack that was recorded on a sampling basis. The left hand screen was shot at the autumn equinox and the right-hand screen at the spring equinox. The structure of the film is based on the rotation and tilting of the earth as we pass from summer to winter and back. The centre of the film coincides with the equinox and is the point at which day and night are the same length on both the left and the right screen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
0h 35m
35 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Yar about?
A camera recorded one frame every minute (day and night) for two separate three-week periods in autumn and spring. The film is shown on two adjacent screens, each having a soundtrack that was recor...
Who directed River Yar?
River Yar was directed by Chris Welsby.
How long is River Yar?
River Yar has a runtime of 0 hours and 35 minutes (35 minutes total).
When was River Yar released?
River Yar was released on July 15, 1972 in theaters.