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Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) (1979)

January 1, 1979 (US) Documentary • 28m

Overview

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

Writer

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Crew
Kira Perov
Kira Perov

Production Assistant

Carol Brandenburg
Carol Brandenburg

Supervising Producer

Barbara M. Ravis
Barbara M. Ravis

Production Coordinator

Scott P. Doniger
Scott P. Doniger

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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

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