Optic Nerve (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1985, Optic Nerve is a notable film directed by Barbara Hammer.
What it’s about. "Barbara Hammer's Optic Nerve is a powerful personal reflection on family and aging. Hammer employs filmed footage which, through optical printing and editing, is layered and manipulated to create a compelling meditation on her visit to her grandmother in a nursing home. The sense of sight becomes a constantly evolving process of reseeing images retrieved from the past and fused into the eternal present of the projected image. Hammer has lent a new voice to the long tradition of personal meditation in the avant-garde of the American independent cinema." -- John Hanhardt, Biennial Exhibition Catalogue, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 1987
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Optic Nerve 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 Optic Nerve page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Optic Nerve (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Optic Nerve change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Optic Nerve worth watching?
- Optic Nerve holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Optic Nerve released?
- Optic Nerve was released in 1985.