Incantation (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1972, Incantation is a notable film directed by Peter Rose, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Using rapidly edited, superimposed images of plants, trees, water, the sun and the moon, Incantation weaves a dynamic tapestry of organic forms and textures, combining its images with a fierce rhythmic intensity so as to suggest a kind of natural force. The film was shot entirely in the camera, in 8mm, according to a pre-arranged, music-like score, and then blown up to 16mm using a home-made optical printer. The accompanying sound track, a chant taken from Islamic liturgy, is breath-based and brings the film into the form of a prayer. Written by re:voir. - Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Incantation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Incantation page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Incantation (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Incantation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Incantation worth watching?
- Incantation holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Incantation released?
- Incantation was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.