Release Date

01 Jan, 1979

Runtime

00:28: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Driven by a quest to capture a landscape reduced to flatness and sky, Viola travels to Chott El-Djerid. The film opens with images of snowy prairies and winter scenes, mirrored by warm, vibrating desert vistas. Through powerful telephoto lenses, shimmering mirages and warped forms emerge under extreme heat and light. These visuals evoke a space where dream and waking reality merge. Viola’s journey transcends documentation, transforming viewing into a reflective exploration of the limits of perception.

Original Title

Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)

Photos

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Actors

Crew

Bill Viola

Bill Viola

Kira Perov

Carol Brandenburg

Barbara M. Ravis

John. J. Godfrey

Scott P. Doniger