Mirage (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1981, Mirage is a notable film directed by Ernie Gehr, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. "Abstraction in Gehr behaves like an X-ray, revealing unexpected patterns of order under the skin of things. A film like Mirage, one of those most sensuous of Gehr’s abstract films may resemble superficially a strip painting by Kenneth Noland. But it is essential to realize that the bands of color Gehr captures come from the world, shot through a simple clear tube that strips away form and lets only chromatic patterns and motion come through. Even in his most abstract films, Gehr is relating to a world outside his consciousness and trying to stake out a relation to it, testing its order and chaos, its beauty and its threats." – Tom Gunning
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Mirage 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 Mirage page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mirage (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mirage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mirage worth watching?
- Mirage holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Mirage released?
- Mirage was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.