Zorns Lemma
Originally released in 1970. Zorns Lemma is a documentary film. directed by Hollis Frampton. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Huot, Rosemarie Castoro, and Marcia Steinbrecher
Synopsis
Zorns Lemma is a 1970 American structuralist film by Hollis Frampton. It is named after Zorn's lemma (also known as the Kuratowski–Zorn lemma), a proposition of set theory formulated by mathematician Max Zorn in 1935. Zorns Lemma is prefaced with a reading from an early grammar textbook. The remainder of the film, largely silent, shows the viewer an evolving 24-part "alphabet" (where i & j and u & v are interchanged) which is cycled through, replaced and expanded upon. The film's conclusion shows a man, woman and dog walking through snow as several voices read passages from On Light, or the Ingression of Forms by Robert Grosseteste.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Word Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zorns Lemma about?
Zorns Lemma is a 1970 American structuralist film by Hollis Frampton. It is named after Zorn's lemma (also known as the Kuratowski–Zorn lemma), a proposition of set theory formulated by mathemati...
Who directed Zorns Lemma?
Zorns Lemma was directed by Hollis Frampton.
How long is Zorns Lemma?
Zorns Lemma has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Zorns Lemma released?
Zorns Lemma was released on April 1, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zorns Lemma?
The main cast of Zorns Lemma includes Robert Huot, Rosemarie Castoro, Marcia Steinbrecher, Twyla Tharp, Joyce Wieland.