The Knife
Originally released in 1975. The Knife is a feature film. directed by Jack Goldstein. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In The Knife (1975) red light falls onto a knife against a dark background, coating the silvery blade inch by inch until it is fully illuminated. The experiment is then repeated in green, then in light red, next blue, and finally pale yellow. It’s a very Hitchcockian approach to creating meaning, as if all the elements - object, colour, space and time - had been isolated from the suspense, only to be reconstructed anew, creating silent, artificial drama. And, as with Hitchcock, the motifs are fetishistically charged: knife, dog, door, bird, lion: ‘...they are all Freudian in some sense’, observed Goldstein.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Knife about?
In The Knife (1975) red light falls onto a knife against a dark background, coating the silvery blade inch by inch until it is fully illuminated. The experiment is then repeated in green, then in l...
Who directed The Knife?
The Knife was directed by Jack Goldstein.
How long is The Knife?
The Knife has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was The Knife released?
The Knife was released on January 1, 1975 in theaters.