Swamp
Originally released in 1969. Swamp is a feature film. directed by Robert Smithson. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The action of the film is direct: Holt walks through the tall grasses of a swamp while filming with her Bolex camera, guided only by what she can see through the camera lens and by Smithson's verbal instructions. The viewer experiences the walk from Holt's point of view, seeing through her camera lens and hearing Smithson's spoken directions. Vision is obstructed and perception distorted as they stumble through the swamp grasses.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swamp about?
The action of the film is direct: Holt walks through the tall grasses of a swamp while filming with her Bolex camera, guided only by what she can see through the camera lens and by Smithson's verba...
Who directed Swamp?
Swamp was directed by Robert Smithson.
How long is Swamp?
Swamp has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Swamp released?
Swamp was released on August 1, 1969 in theaters.