Movie

Vertical Roll

★ 4.0(1)197220m

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Good to know

Director: Joan Jonas
Release date: 1972-01-01
Runtime: 20m
Language: No Language
Status: Released

About Vertical Roll

Vertical Roll is a 1972 movie, directed by Joan Jonas, starring Joan Jonas. It has a runtime of 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Vertical Roll in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Cast as an “electronic erotic seductress,” the multiple costumes and roles performed by Jonas critically examine the ever-changing, but consistently unequal roles of women. The camera gazes at Jonas, implicating the viewer in the work and further, with her body. Her intentional de-synchronization of the monitor's receiving and transmitting frequencies results in the on-screen image's repeated vertical descent. Creating a sense of fragmentation, the vertical roll relentlessly pounds at the images of the artist as she moves through a series of performed identities. Characterized a "disjunctive self portrait" by the Electronic Arts Intermix, the image content of the work is strongly mediated by the mirror-like function of the camera, scrutinized by the lens and subjected to violence by the vertical roll.

Cast

Joan Jonas

Organic Honey

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Vertical Roll in Japan?+

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

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How long is Vertical Roll?+

Vertical Roll has a runtime of 20 minutes (20 minutes).

Who stars in Vertical Roll?+

Vertical Roll stars Joan Jonas.

When did Vertical Roll come out?+

Vertical Roll is a 1972 movie directed by Joan Jonas.

Who directed Vertical Roll?+

Vertical Roll was directed by Joan Jonas.