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Motion Control

2001-01-01 · 8 min · Not rated

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Motion Control examines the synergy of camera and performer. Shot on 35mm, it explores from the camera's pov, the physical and emotional entrapment of the ageing and glamorous dancer in her private and personal spaces. The film is notable for hypersound foley overlaid with text and electro-opera composed by Billy Cowie and sung by soprano Naomi Itami.

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Directors
David Anderson
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Liz Aggiss

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