Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)

Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)

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1979
28min
Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)

Storyline

Driven by a quest to capture a landscape reduced to flatness and sky, Viola travels to Chott El-Djerid. The film opens with images of snowy prairies and winter scenes, mirrored by warm, vibrating desert vistas. Through powerful telephoto lenses, shimmering mirages and warped forms emerge under extreme heat and light. These visuals evoke a space where dream and waking reality merge. Viola’s journey transcends documentation, transforming viewing into a reflective exploration of the limits of perception.

  • Released

    1979

  • Runtime

    28min

  • Director

  • Genre

    Documentary

  • Status

    Released

  • Language

    English

  • Production

    Bill Viola Studio, Thirteen

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