Snows
Originally released in 1967. Snows is a documentary film. directed by Carolee Schneemann. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This is a newly restored version of documentation of the 1967 group performance Snows, which was built out of Schneemann's outrage and sorrows over the atrocities of the Vietnam War. An ethereal stage environment combining colored light panels, film projection, torn collage, hanging sacks of colored water, "snow," crusted branches, rope, foil and foam was the set and setting in which an audience-activated electronic switching system controlled elements of the performance/installation. Images from film, slide and live action propel silent, ghostly performers to become aggressor and victim, torturer and tortured, lover and beloved, as well as simply themselves in this breakthrough mixed-media film performance. (The film Viet-Flakes is a central element).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1967
59 years ago
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snows about?
This is a newly restored version of documentation of the 1967 group performance Snows, which was built out of Schneemann's outrage and sorrows over the atrocities of the Vietnam War. An ethereal st...
Who directed Snows?
Snows was directed by Carolee Schneemann.
How long is Snows?
Snows has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was Snows released?
Snows was released on January 1, 1967 in theaters.