Somersault (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, Somersault is a documentary film directed by Steina Vasulka, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. Using one half of a convex mirror mounted within a glass cylinder, Steina trains the video camera eye dead center as she records the space immediately around her. “Steina playfully does gymnastics with her camera and its mirrored lens attachment as a means of producing a 360-degree image of a torso wrapped around the camera lens . . . an exercise in an immersive space” for both maker and viewer. —Yvonne Spielmann
Who’s in it. Somersault stars Steina Vasulka as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Somersault page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somersault (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Somersault change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Somersault?
- Somersault stars Steina Vasulka.
- When was Somersault released?
- Somersault was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.