A Test of Violence is a 1969 BAFTA nominated British short film directed by Stuart Cooper.[1]
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| Directed by | Stuart Cooper |
| Produced by | Daniel Rees |
| Edited by | Alex Rayment |
| Music by | Paul Glass |
| Distributed by | J. Arthur Rank Film (UK) Universal Pictures (US) |
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Running time | 14 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Summary
editThe film is an introduction to the work of Spanish artist Juan Genovés,[2] exploring its minimalist aesthetic and storytelling qualities through a variety of cinematic techniques, including rostrum, animation, news footage and live action recreations.
Accolades
editThe film went on to win awards at the 1970 Berlin (C.I.D.A.L.C. Gandhi Award), Moscow, and Venice film festivals.[3]
External links
edit- A Test of Violence at IMDb
- View the short on the Camera Effects website (rostrum and opticals showreel)
- A Test of Violence on YouTube