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Nightfall

Mar 24, 1971 · 4m
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Documentary

PLOT

Shot in his garage-studio, the camera records Ader painstakingly hoisting a large brick over his shoulder. His figure is harshly lit by two tangles of light bulbs. He drops the brick, crushing one strand of lights. He again lifts the brick, allowing tension to accrue. The climax inevitable—the brick falls and crushes the second set of lights. Here the film abruptly ends, all illumination extinguished.

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CAST

Bas Jan Ader
Himself
Directed by Bas Jan Ader

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
US

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