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Film · 1983 · 45m

The Commission

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Synopsis

This work is Woody's first entry into the narrative sphere, whereby the "story" is continually undermined with the aid of various anti-narrative strategies: In each of the eleven segments of this "electronic opera", different effects are used. Fascinated with the remarkable personality of infamous violinist Niccola Paganini and his complicated relationship to Hector Berlioz (played by artists Ernie Gusella and Robert Ashley, respectively), the author meditates over the intricacies of artistic geniality as connected not only with fame but also with the necessity of painful survival under the pressures of the art market.

Details

Director
Woody Vasulka
Release
January 1, 1983
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Network
New Mexico Arts Division
Runtime
45m

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