Visual Variations on Noguchi (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1945, Visual Variations on Noguchi is a notable film directed by Marie Menken.
What it’s about. A voice occasionally says a word or two: "on the sidewalk" or "lithium" or a woman's name. A hand-held camera frames parts of sculptures, or moves across their surfaces, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, almost always in close-up. The soundtrack, in addition to the voice, is discordant music. Light and shadows are paramount. Sometimes the camera repeats up and down movements; once, a set of jump cuts brings an object closer. The music can be shrill in contrast to the sculptures. Almost entirely of wood, they are the work of Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988): Abstract, usually smooth and rounded (but not always).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Visual Variations on Noguchi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Visual Variations on Noguchi page.
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- Where can I watch Visual Variations on Noguchi (1945)?
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- Is Visual Variations on Noguchi worth watching?
- Visual Variations on Noguchi holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Visual Variations on Noguchi released?
- Visual Variations on Noguchi was released in 1945.