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Friday evening offers a rare
chance to sample some extraordinary film art by London-based
Lis Rhodes, whose Light Music is one of the most acclaimed
works of the ‘expanded cinema’ of the 1960’s
and 70’s. Light Music typifies the movement’s
aim to break down the formal conventions of cinema as well as
transgress the routines of viewing experience. This early ‘film
installation’ is a simple and hypnotic yet entertaining
exploration of the characteristics of film as material. The piece
will be presented on the Kiasma stage using two opposite projectors
and… smoke.
One of the few pioneers of structuralist
cinema still active today, Rhodes’ historical relevance
as an artist and a filmmaker continues to survive the fluctuations
of trends. Her body of work reflects a quiet yet powerful feminist
radicalism, and she applies her uncompromising theoretical foundation
into a passionate practice.
Orifso deals with the history
of war in Europe from WW1 onwards, Light Reading offers
an oddball murder mystery, and Dresden Dynamo is a film
made entirely with Letraset transfer letters. Lis Rhodes herself
will present the showcase, and she will also be available for
questions from the audience.
Friday 22.11.2002
- Kiasma Theatre
17:00 - Lis Rhodes retrospective
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