Glimpse of the Garden
Marie Menken / United States / 1957 / Czech Premiere / 5 min.
synopsis
Roots of joys in the garden in a lyrical survey that was later followed by many similar works of avant-garde cinema. Delicate details of plants, flowers, leaves and birdsong build up in a wild yet slow-moving montage emphasizing drops of water and light.
biography
American artist and filmmaker Maria Menken (1909–1970) used her 16mm camera to create collages by animating everyday static objects.
more about film
| director: | Marie Menken |
contact
LIGHTCONE / Christophe Bichon / 157, rue de Crimée / 75019 / Paris / France / +33 01 46 59 01 53 / lightcone@lightcone.org / www.lightcone.org
Film at festival
| premiere type: | Czech Premiere |
| festival edition: | 2018 |
| section: | Fascinations: Home |
| format: | 16 mm |
| colour: | Colour and B&W |
Info
| director: | Marie Menken |
| original title: | Glimpse of the Garden |
| country: | United States |
| year: | 1957 |
| running time: | 5 min. |
