Plot — What is What Goes Up.... about?
Robert Breer’s What Goes Up... continues his “kitchen sink” approach of including as many different kinds of things as possible. Central to his art are a series of tensions. Rather than using animation to produce seamless illusions, his films reveal cinema’s dual nature as both an illusion of movement and a succession of stills. The ultimate effect of his work is ecstatic: by combining various rhythmic patterns, abstract and photographed shapes, and flatness mixed with depth illusions, Breer energizes ordinary eyesight. The whole world can seem more alive, alive with rhythms and colors and shapes and textures as well, after seeing one of his films. But Breer’s films also often have a theme of failure, of failed movements and failed aspirations, and the title What Goes Up..., in referencing the idiom “What goes up must come down”, refers to his childhood dreams of flying (illustrated here as in many of his films with airplanes) as well as to the limpness that follows orgasm for males.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Documentary, Animation |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 5 min |
| Audience Score | 48% (4.8/10, 15 votes) |
What Goes Up.... — FAQ
Is What Goes Up.... worth watching? What Goes Up.... holds a 4.8/10 rating from 15 viewers. Robert Breer’s What Goes Up... continues his “kitchen sink” approach of including as many different kinds of things as possible. Central to his art are a series of tensions. Rather than using animation to produce seamles
Who directed What Goes Up....? Directed by Robert Breer.
Where can I stream What Goes Up....? Streaming availability for What Goes Up.... is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did What Goes Up.... release? It released in 2003.
