Saving the Proof (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1979, Saving the Proof is a notable film directed by Karen Holmes, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. "SAVING THE PROOF is a complex transformation of an ordinary action: a woman walking. The rhythm of her gait and the pulsating, repetitive sounds counterpoint with alternating images of her transversing city streets, passing windows and fences, descending stairs. As the images repeat and vary with mathematical precision, one becomes more interested in the process itself than in her destination. What appears to have been simple breaks down into a complex system of dichotomies, both in form and in content: city/country, completeness/fragmentation, presence/absence, illusion/reality, light/shadow, negative/positive, fiction/documentation. The film climaxes in a spectacular burst, as one feels that the film is literally coming apart. It ends as it began, as one long chain that can be interrupted at any point, and yet can only be seen as a whole piece." - Margaret Ganahl, Camera Obscura
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Saving the Proof sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saving the Proof (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saving the Proof change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saving the Proof worth watching?
- Saving the Proof holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Saving the Proof released?
- Saving the Proof was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.