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Surfacing on the Thames

Name: Surfacing on the Thames
Released: 1970-03-10
Duration: 6 min
Rating: 6.3

★ 6,3 /10 (3 Votes)

1970 EN 6 min

Overview

‘A beautiful, mysterious yet satisfying optical illusion…celebrates the early passing of a steam on the Thames. Using freeze-frame techniques, elaborate dissolves, and most of the resources on the optical table, this picture is, amongst other things, a Turner come to life. Rimmer’s concern with the surface nature of the film is most evident in this work which, in spite of its filmic complexity, is incredibly simple.’ — Donald Richie. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Pacific Cinematheque in 2013.

Release date

10/03/1970

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