
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.
Director
Bill Viola
Release Date
January 1, 1979
Runtime
0h 28m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
7

New York State Council on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts