Equalibrium

Equalibrium

Movie (2000)

One of the layers of this piece consists of an image of a Sufi like spinning dancer in a white lab coat. This out-take from an earlier film, Phonogramme, had somehow become splattered with a kind of mould that formed small flower like shapes in the frame. It is combined with a loop of hand-painted film which deteriorates slowly each time the loop repeats. The accidental misspelling of the title was retained as a piece of word play.

4 minutes
Released
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Family guidance

Ages 12+

This experimental short film features abstract visual decay and repetitive, potentially hypnotic imagery that may be confusing or unsettling for younger children. It lacks a traditional narrative, requiring a level of artistic maturity to appreciate the experimental techniques.

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What to know before you start

Content details to help you decide what fits your child.

Sex & Nudity

0/5

The film is an experimental abstract piece featuring a dancer and does not contain any romantic or sexual content.

Violence & Gore

0/5

There is no physical conflict, aggression, or violence depicted in this experimental visual work.

Profanity

0/5

This is a non-narrative visual art film and contains no spoken dialogue or profanity.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

0/5

There are no depictions of alcohol, drugs, or smoking within the visual imagery of this experimental film.

Frightening Scenes

1/5

The deteriorating film quality and the presence of organic growth (mould) on the frame may create a slight, unsettling atmosphere for very young viewers.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This is a short art film that uses repeating, spinning images and special film effects to explore how pictures change and break down over time.

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

This piece is an experimental art film consisting of abstract, looping, and decaying visuals. There is no dialogue, traditional plot, or standard film structure.

What Kids Can Learn

Viewers can observe the physical effects of time and chemical change on film stock and gain exposure to non-linear storytelling.

Key Topics Discussed

Experimental art
Film preservation
Visual patterns

Why Parents Might Like It

It offers a unique, brief opportunity to engage with abstract cinema and the history of physical media manipulation.

Positives & learning

Positive messages

1/5

No explicit moral or behavioral lessons are presented in this abstract experimental work.

Role models

0/5

No character-driven narrative exists to provide behavioral modeling or role models.

Representation

1/5

The film utilizes culturally derived imagery, such as the Sufi-inspired dancer, without specific context or character development.

Learning

2/5

Introduces basic concepts of film preservation, physical media deterioration, and experimental artistic techniques.

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