Movie

The Responsive Eye

★ 5.8(10)196530m

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Good to know

Director: Brian De Palma
Release date: 1965-12-31
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Zodiac Associates Productions

About The Responsive Eye

The Responsive Eye is a 1965 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Brian De Palma, starring William Seitz, Rudolf Arnheim and Irving H. Leopold. It has a runtime of 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Responsive Eye in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A documentary short directed by Brian De Palma, The Responsive Eye documents the 1965 exhibition of optical art at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Curated by William C. Seitz, the exhibition was the first major museum show dedicated to Op Art. The film captures both the artworks and the reactions of attendees, offering a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the relationship between contemporary art and public perception.

Cast

William Seitz

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Rudolf Arnheim

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Irving H. Leopold

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David Hockney

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Jeffrey Steele

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Mon Levinson

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Al Lesley

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Josef Albers

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Richard Anuszkiewicz

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Huntington Hartford

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Philip Johnson

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Larry Aldrich

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Responsive Eye in Canada?+

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

Is The Responsive Eye on Netflix?+

The Responsive Eye is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Responsive Eye?+

The Responsive Eye has a runtime of 30 minutes (30 minutes).

Who stars in The Responsive Eye?+

The Responsive Eye stars William Seitz, Rudolf Arnheim, Irving H. Leopold, David Hockney and Jeffrey Steele.

When did The Responsive Eye come out?+

The Responsive Eye is a 1965 movie directed by Brian De Palma.

What genre is The Responsive Eye?+

The Responsive Eye is Documentary film.

Who directed The Responsive Eye?+

The Responsive Eye was directed by Brian De Palma.