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Four Shadows (1978) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1978 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1978, Four Shadows is a notable film directed by Larry Gottheim, running about 67 minutes.

What it’s about. Four four-minute image sections and four four-minute sound sections are linked in all combinations of the sound sections with each of the image sections. This established affinities between each of the image sections to the others, and the sound sections to each other. The image sections are: surveyors measuring the land near my house as seen through an old window, a family of Siamang Gibbon apes in the Washington zoo, an industrial site, and a page turned from a book on Cézanne’s composition showing a diagram of his painting Mardi Gras, filmed against bright leaves. The sound sections are: a dramatic scene from Debussy’s opera “Pelléas et Mélisande”, a passage from William Wordworth’s autobiographical poem “The Prelude,” sounds from rowing on a lake at night, and the sounds of the apes vocalizing.

Who’s in it. Four Shadows stars Takahiko Iimura, Jonas Mekas, Peter Kubelka and Klaus Wyborny, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Four Shadows has been warmly received by audiences.

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

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Four Shadows (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Four Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Four Shadows worth watching?
Four Shadows holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Four Shadows?
Four Shadows stars Takahiko Iimura, Jonas Mekas, Peter Kubelka, Klaus Wyborny and Heinz Emigholz.
When was Four Shadows released?
Four Shadows was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.