Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)
Overview
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.
About Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) (1979)
Released in 1979, Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) is a documentary film from Thirteen (United States of America). It was directed by Bill Viola. With a runtime of 28m, the film averages 6.3/10 across 7 TMDB ratings.
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