On Screen (1972) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1972 · Film

On Screen poster

Released in 1972, On Screen is a documentaire film directed by Lynda Benglis, running about 8 minutes.

What it’s about. Analog video was not only an alternative to more expensive motion picture film for artists. It was also a viable new medium with specific attributes all its own. In On Screen, characteristics such as video snow and audio static become more pronounced and distorted with each subsequent version of the artist within the “TV” frame. As Lynda Benglis performs a sequence of pulling faces for the camera in triplicate, we become aware that the performance is based on memory, sometimes faulty—a kind of symbiotic conflation of artist and machine.

Who’s in it. On Screen stars Lynda Benglis.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Screen page.

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Where can I watch On Screen (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for On Screen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in On Screen?
On Screen stars Lynda Benglis.
When was On Screen released?
On Screen was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.