The Books of Ed Ruscha

196938m

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Director: Edward Ruscha
Release date: 1969-01-01
Runtime: 38m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About The Books of Ed Ruscha

The Books of Ed Ruscha is a 1969 movie, directed by Edward Ruscha, starring Mason Williams. It has a runtime of 38 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Books of Ed Ruscha in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This rare foray into filmmaking by the iconic California visual artist opens with Mason Williams, the composer of "Classical Gas" solemnly making himself a drink on a hillside patio at dusk as if performing an incantation. Heavy reverb on the soundtrack amplifies every sound until he sits down to read through a stack of Ruscha's photography books, Twentysix Gas Stations, Some Los Angeles Apartments, Every Building on the Sunset Strip, etc. In an over-the-shoulder shot, we see each page of each book as Mason flips through them, briefly contemplating what he sees and reading any available text as a kind distanced recitation. Mason punctuates this seeming solemnity with moments of irreverence, manhandling, at times, these limited edition art objects as if they were toss away shopping catalogs as he presses on with his appointed task

Cast

Mason Williams

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Where can I watch The Books of Ed Ruscha in Italy?+

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How long is The Books of Ed Ruscha?+

The Books of Ed Ruscha has a runtime of 38 minutes (38 minutes).

Who stars in The Books of Ed Ruscha?+

The Books of Ed Ruscha stars Mason Williams.

When did The Books of Ed Ruscha come out?+

The Books of Ed Ruscha is a 1969 movie directed by Edward Ruscha.

Who directed The Books of Ed Ruscha?+

The Books of Ed Ruscha was directed by Edward Ruscha.