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Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1980, Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 is a notable film directed by Fotis Psychramis, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Mycenae-Alpha is an electroacoustic work that Xenakis composed in 1978 as part of an installation of lights, movement and music that took place at Mycenae Acropolis in Greece. The massive multimedia performances Xenakis called polytopes Mycenae-Alpha is also the first work to be composed entirely on the UPIC system. The UPIC is a tool for the graphic composition of electroacoustic music which was first developed in the late 1970s by Xenakis and his staff at the Center for Studies in Mathematical and Automated Music in Paris.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 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 Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 page.

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Where can I watch Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 (1980)?
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Is Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 worth watching?
Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 released?
Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.