No. 5 Reversal (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, No. 5 Reversal is a notable film directed by Josephine Massarella, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. No. 5 Reversal opens with a close up sequence of two women in animated conversation, followed by an aural page/station structure. The film combines elements of horizontal and vertical montage in the soundtrack, using white noise, and radio static as a fragmentation device. The visually striking black and white photography weaves lyrical, pastoral nature with the de- and re- construction of civilization. No. 5 Reversal ends with a filmic signature, an image of its maker framed in front of a window against a backdrop of ruins.
Who’s in it. No. 5 Reversal stars Lorna Boschman and Karen Stanley.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, No. 5 Reversal 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 No. 5 Reversal page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No. 5 Reversal (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No. 5 Reversal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No. 5 Reversal worth watching?
- No. 5 Reversal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No. 5 Reversal?
- No. 5 Reversal stars Lorna Boschman and Karen Stanley.
- When was No. 5 Reversal released?
- No. 5 Reversal was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.