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Overture

January 1, 1986 0h 6m

Originally released in 1986. Overture is a feature film. directed by Stan Douglas. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Simple in its conceit, the installation consists of a six-minute audiovisual loop comprised of three archival film segments shot by the Edison Film Company between 1889 and 1901, and six passages from the opening pages (or overture) to Marcel Proust’s monumental À la recherche du temps perdu, as read by Vancouver writer Gerald Creede.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1986 40 years ago
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Runtime 0h 6m 6 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overture about?

Simple in its conceit, the installation consists of a six-minute audiovisual loop comprised of three archival film segments shot by the Edison Film Company between 1889 and 1901, and six passages f...

Who directed Overture?

Overture was directed by Stan Douglas.

How long is Overture?

Overture has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).

When was Overture released?

Overture was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.