Movie

Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers

★ 6.0(1)198415m

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Director: Bill Viola
Release date: 1984-01-01
Runtime: 15m
Language: EN
Status: Released

About Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers

Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers is a 1984 movie in the Documentary and Drama genres, directed by Bill Viola. It has a runtime of 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"Reverse Television" was created in the mid-1980's by video artist Bill Viola. The 30-second portraits were about portraiture and the idea of a person staring at the viewer (as the viewer stares at the TV screen). Conceived of as a "micro-series," the work features 42 30-second portraits of television viewers in their living rooms. The portraits appear very formally composed, with attention paid to composition, lighting, and color. The viewers sit quietly, only occasionally making a slight shift in position. No external sound score has been added, so that the only sounds heard are sync sounds that have been heightened. These sounds include viewers' clothing when they move, swallowing, and background noises, such as traffic outside the viewer's home or a dog barking in the distance.

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How long is Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers?+

Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers has a runtime of 15 minutes (15 minutes).

When did Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers come out?+

Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers is a 1984 movie directed by Bill Viola.

What genre is Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers?+

Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers is Documentary and Drama film.

Who directed Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers?+

Reverse Television - Portraits of Viewers was directed by Bill Viola.