Nightfall

★ 3.5(2)19714m

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🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Bas Jan Ader
Release date: 1971-03-24
Runtime: 4m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: Netherlands

About Nightfall

Nightfall is a 1971 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Bas Jan Ader, starring Bas Jan Ader. It has a runtime of 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nightfall in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Shot in his garage-studio, the camera records Ader painstakingly hoisting a large brick over his shoulder. His figure is harshly lit by two tangles of light bulbs. He drops the brick, crushing one strand of lights. He again lifts the brick, allowing tension to accrue. The climax inevitable—the brick falls and crushes the second set of lights. Here the film abruptly ends, all illumination extinguished.

Cast

Bas Jan Ader

Himself

Themes & keywords

garageperformance artbroken glasslightsbrickconceptual art

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nightfall in Canada?+

Nightfall is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Nightfall on Netflix?+

Nightfall is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Nightfall?+

Nightfall has a runtime of 4 minutes (4 minutes).

Who stars in Nightfall?+

Nightfall stars Bas Jan Ader.

When did Nightfall come out?+

Nightfall is a 1971 movie directed by Bas Jan Ader.

What genre is Nightfall?+

Nightfall is Documentary film.

Who directed Nightfall?+

Nightfall was directed by Bas Jan Ader.