New York Loft
Originally released in 1981. New York Loft is a feature film. directed by Barbara Hammer. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
“Both NEW YORK LOFT and DOLL HOUSE convey a strong sense of resourcefulness, this ‘making something’ out of interiors, specifically domestic spaces. And domestic they are, in an avant-garde sort of way. The filmmaker gives plentiful evidence of arranging things, moving them, adjusting, placing and re-placing. First are poles and sticks found; second is fabric, sheets, pillows; in a third section we see round things. Circular magnets, machine parts, film cans and the like eventually become visually paralleled with the camera lens itself. The lens is seen as Barbara films into a round mirror. How different are the visions of this woman-with-a-movie-camera from Vertov of sixty years ago! Each extols the camera-eye, but Hammer replaces Vertov’s sociopolitical kino-truths with adventures in domestic space.” – Claudia Gorbman, Jump Cut
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York Loft about?
“Both NEW YORK LOFT and DOLL HOUSE convey a strong sense of resourcefulness, this ‘making something’ out of interiors, specifically domestic spaces. And domestic they are, in an avant-garde s...
Who directed New York Loft?
New York Loft was directed by Barbara Hammer.
How long is New York Loft?
New York Loft has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was New York Loft released?
New York Loft was released on March 12, 1981 in theaters.