Visual Variations on Noguchi
Originally released in 1945. Visual Variations on Noguchi is a feature film. directed by Marie Menken. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A voice occasionally says a word or two: "on the sidewalk" or "lithium" or a woman's name. A hand-held camera frames parts of sculptures, or moves across their surfaces, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, almost always in close-up. The soundtrack, in addition to the voice, is discordant music. Light and shadows are paramount. Sometimes the camera repeats up and down movements; once, a set of jump cuts brings an object closer. The music can be shrill in contrast to the sculptures. Almost entirely of wood, they are the work of Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988): Abstract, usually smooth and rounded (but not always).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1945
81 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gryphon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Visual Variations on Noguchi about?
A voice occasionally says a word or two: "on the sidewalk" or "lithium" or a woman's name. A hand-held camera frames parts of sculptures, or moves across their surfaces, sometimes slowly, sometimes...
Who directed Visual Variations on Noguchi?
Visual Variations on Noguchi was directed by Marie Menken.
How long is Visual Variations on Noguchi?
Visual Variations on Noguchi has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was Visual Variations on Noguchi released?
Visual Variations on Noguchi was released on January 1, 1945 in theaters.