Somersault
Originally released in 1982. Somersault is a feature film. directed by Steina Vasulka. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steina Vasulka
Synopsis
Using one half of a convex mirror mounted within a glass cylinder, Steina trains the video camera eye dead center as she records the space immediately around her. “Steina playfully does gymnastics with her camera and its mirrored lens attachment as a means of producing a 360-degree image of a torso wrapped around the camera lens . . . an exercise in an immersive space” for both maker and viewer. —Yvonne Spielmann
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1982
44 years ago
Runtime
0h 5m
5 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somersault about?
Using one half of a convex mirror mounted within a glass cylinder, Steina trains the video camera eye dead center as she records the space immediately around her. “Steina playfully does gymnastic...
Who directed Somersault?
Somersault was directed by Steina Vasulka.
How long is Somersault?
Somersault has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).
When was Somersault released?
Somersault was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Somersault?
The main cast of Somersault includes Steina Vasulka.