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Refraction (1990)

Movie 17 min

Natural form is carried by editing into a new direction. Moving shots of bare tree limbs and the songs of a mother and her five-year-old son are made into a special food for the eyes and the ears. Intense looping, layering and tape speeding allow the viewer to experience over twenty million edits in five minutes.

Van McElwee Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1990
Runtime
17 min

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Frequently asked questions

What is Refraction about?
Natural form is carried by editing into a new direction. Moving shots of bare tree limbs and the songs of a mother and her five-year-old son are made into a special food for the eyes and the ears. Intense looping, layering and tape speeding allow the viewer to experience over twenty million edits in five minutes.
Who directed Refraction?
Refraction was directed by Van McElwee.
When was Refraction released?
Refraction is a 1990 film.
Where can I watch Refraction?
You can watch Refraction with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.