Plot — What is Ancient of Days about?
Ancient of Days is a remarkable series of "canons and fugues for video" that comprises Viola's most sophisticated structural and metaphorical explorations of time. Mathematical notations of precise time-code editing were applied to construct illustrations of temporal symmetry, duality and transposition — time-based equivalents of musical compositional principles such as counterpoint and serialism. Astonishing temporal interventions — a 180-degree pan gazing downward on a New York City street that progresses from day to night, an image of Mount Rainier in which the foreground and background unfold in different time planes — unfold as symbolic transformations of natural and urban landscapes.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 12 min |
| Audience Score | 71% (7.1/10, 9 votes) |
Ancient of Days — FAQ
Is Ancient of Days worth watching? Ancient of Days holds a 7.1/10 rating from 9 viewers. Ancient of Days is a remarkable series of "canons and fugues for video" that comprises Viola's most sophisticated structural and metaphorical explorations of time. Mathematical notations of precise time-code editing were
Who directed Ancient of Days? Directed by Bill Viola.
Where can I stream Ancient of Days? Streaming availability for Ancient of Days is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Ancient of Days release? It released in 1982.
