Trouble in the Image
Originally released in 1996. Trouble in the Image is a feature film. directed by Pat O'Neill. At just 38 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Optical printing pioneer Pat O’Neill uses “his skills in special effects production to extrapolate metaphysical meaning from the ordinariness of industrialized culture” (Scott Stark). In O’Neill’s playful film, “trouble in the image” may take the form of a disturbing moment in a narrative, how-to instructions for creating an image, or pictures that break apart and lose their literal meaning. O'Neill: “The film [is] made up of dozens of performances dislodged from other contexts. These are often relocated into contemporary industrial landscapes, or interrupted by the chopping, shredding, or flattening of special-effects technology turned against itself. The reward is to be found in immersion within a space of complex and intricate formal relationships”. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
0h 38m
38 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trouble in the Image about?
Optical printing pioneer Pat O’Neill uses “his skills in special effects production to extrapolate metaphysical meaning from the ordinariness of industrialized culture” (Scott Stark). In O’...
Who directed Trouble in the Image?
Trouble in the Image was directed by Pat O'Neill.
How long is Trouble in the Image?
Trouble in the Image has a runtime of 0 hours and 38 minutes (38 minutes total).
When was Trouble in the Image released?
Trouble in the Image was released on March 20, 1996 in theaters.