Part of SFFILM Festival
Circumstantial Pleasures
Description
Political figures, the body, drugs, and money represent just some of the exquisitely choreographed images in the newest, and perhaps most anxious, cycle from prolific collage animator Lewis Klahr (Sixty Six, Festival 2016). Six short films from varying years are assembled together, culminating in a profound and substantial experience. Accompanied by eerie and affective music, including the distinct and moving voice of the late avant-garde musician Scott Walker, Circumstantial Pleasures is both familiar and new, a true masterpiece of collective unease.
Deemed “the reigning proponent of cut and paste” by critic J. Hoberman, Lewis Klahr has made collage films since 1977. His work has screened throughout the US, Europe, and Asia, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Commercially, he’s created special effects and animation for TV shows, music videos, and feature-length movies. Based in LA, Klahr teaches at California Institute of the Arts.
Filmmaker Profile
Film Details
Language No Dialogue
Year 2019
Runtime 65
Country USA
Director Lewis Klahr
Producer Lewis Klahr
Editor Lewis Klahr
Cinematographer Lewis Klahr
Music David Rosenboom, Tom Recchion, Scott Walker
Print Source
Lewis Klahr
Lewklahr@gmail.com
