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Arabic Numeral Series 17 (1982): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1982 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1982, Arabic Numeral Series 17 is a notable film directed by Stan Brakhage, running about 8 minutes.

What it’s about. “With some exceptions, the Arabics take the idea of the void as their ground. That is, the light we do see almost always seems to be set against darkness, or occasionally against white, these momentary flickers that materialize tenuously out of emptiness. But the darkness is not ‘night,’ or even simply some more abstract absence of light, but a more profound vacuum: it represents a world stripped of all the coordinates of the known, an unmeasurable absence. […] These lushly sensual, pleasurable-to-view films are also terrifying: their unpredictability, continually enacting new dramas of surprise, alternatively swamps the viewer in light and leaves him adrift in darkness.”

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Arabic Numeral Series 17 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arabic Numeral Series 17 page.

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Where can I watch Arabic Numeral Series 17 (1982)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arabic Numeral Series 17 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Arabic Numeral Series 17 worth watching?
Arabic Numeral Series 17 holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Arabic Numeral Series 17 released?
Arabic Numeral Series 17 was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.