Videograms (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, Videograms is a notable film directed by Gary Hill, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. 1980-81, 13:27 min, b&w, sound Videograms is an ongoing series of text/image constructs or syntaxes using the Rutt/Etra Scan Processor, a device that enables Hill to sculpt electronic forms on the screen. Each "videogram" relates literally or conceptually to Hill's accompanying spoken text, which is visually translated into abstract shapes. Hill writes, "The vocabulary and precision of this tool allowed me to expand the notion of an 'electronic linguistic' through textual narrative blocks created specifically for the electronic vocabulary inherent in the Rutt/Etra device."
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Videograms 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 Videograms page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Videograms (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Videograms change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Videograms worth watching?
- Videograms holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Videograms released?
- Videograms was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.