Glass Puzzle
Originally released in 1973. Glass Puzzle is a feature film. directed by Joan Jonas. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This complex and enigmatic work, which is performed by Jonas and Lois Lane, explores female gestures, poses, the body and narcissism. Mirroring each other with synchronized movements as they perform as alter-egos, Jonas and Lane reference archetypal female gestures and poses from popular and traditional cultures. Throughout the performance, space is dislocated and altered as a formal device — segmented by a swinging bar, superimposed in layers, transformed by subtle changes in light and shadow, or flattened by the video screen. With its evocative personal theater and idiosyncratic vocabulary of gestures, ritual and symbolism, Glass Puzzle is a quintessential Jonas work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glass Puzzle about?
This complex and enigmatic work, which is performed by Jonas and Lois Lane, explores female gestures, poses, the body and narcissism. Mirroring each other with synchronized movements as they perfor...
Who directed Glass Puzzle?
Glass Puzzle was directed by Joan Jonas.
How long is Glass Puzzle?
Glass Puzzle has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Glass Puzzle released?
Glass Puzzle was released on March 7, 1973 in theaters.