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Silent Reversal

January 1, 1973 0h 10m

Originally released in 1973. Silent Reversal is a feature film. directed by Louis Hock. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The film does not end, is never rewound, and each frame is seen twice in a single viewing: a palindrome illustrating the Chicago "elevated," the backbone of the city, shuttling its oblivious passengers to death. "Hypnotic study in motion." – Nora Sayre, The New York Times Note: Shown head to tail, then tail to head. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1973 53 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Reversal about?

The film does not end, is never rewound, and each frame is seen twice in a single viewing: a palindrome illustrating the Chicago "elevated," the backbone of the city, shuttling its oblivious passen...

Who directed Silent Reversal?

Silent Reversal was directed by Louis Hock.

How long is Silent Reversal?

Silent Reversal has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was Silent Reversal released?

Silent Reversal was released on January 1, 1973 in theaters.