Split Decision
Originally released in 1979. Split Decision is a drama/animation film. directed by Bill Brand. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carolee Schneemann, Nicky Paraiso, and Helen Prischepenko
Synopsis
This film is a scrambled narrative that illustrates, in soap opera fashion, life of artists in Lower Manhattan and at the same time dramatizes questions about the nature of filmic representation. Split decision is a boxing term used when the judges divide their votes in finding a winner. In this case the fight is between the two heroes of the film who are seen intermittently in a bar, negotiating a pick-up, and at home, breaking up in a domestic quarrel. The fight is also in the telling, between modes of conventional representation and modes of radical representation - between conventional continuity editing, and abstraction created through computer generated grids. The film features an appearance by Carolee Schneemann and digital imaging from before the era of personal computers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1979
47 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New York State Council on the Arts
- Millennium Film Workshop
- The Committee on Visual Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Split Decision about?
This film is a scrambled narrative that illustrates, in soap opera fashion, life of artists in Lower Manhattan and at the same time dramatizes questions about the nature of filmic representation. S...
Who directed Split Decision?
Split Decision was directed by Bill Brand.
How long is Split Decision?
Split Decision has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Split Decision released?
Split Decision was released on January 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Split Decision?
The main cast of Split Decision includes Carolee Schneemann, Nicky Paraiso, Helen Prischepenko, Kevin Coleman, Jack Shapira.