James Benning: Circling the Image
Originally released in 2003. James Benning: Circling the Image is a documentary film. directed by Reinhard Wulf. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Benning
Synopsis
The American filmmaker James Benning has been one of the outstanding exponents of the structural film since the mid-1970s. Bennings artistic position has been strongly influenced by mathematics and by the creativity of mathematical thinking. With his new project 13 Lakes, James Benning goes one step further towards reducing things to a minimum. The film focuses on thirteen large American lakes (including Salton Sea, Lake Powell, and Lake Michigan) along with their geographical and historical relationship to the landscape. This documentary film was occasioned by 13 Lakes, and was shot in California, Arizona, and Utah. It accompanies the artist for a week as he searches for locations and as he films the first two shots for his own film.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Benning: Circling the Image about?
The American filmmaker James Benning has been one of the outstanding exponents of the structural film since the mid-1970s. Bennings artistic position has been strongly influenced by mathematics and...
Who directed James Benning: Circling the Image?
James Benning: Circling the Image was directed by Reinhard Wulf.
How long is James Benning: Circling the Image?
James Benning: Circling the Image has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was James Benning: Circling the Image released?
James Benning: Circling the Image was released on November 30, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in James Benning: Circling the Image?
The main cast of James Benning: Circling the Image includes James Benning.