Four Shadows

The film consists of four distinct image sections, including surveyors measuring land, a family of Siamang Gibbon apes in a zoo, an industrial site, and a page from a book on Cézanne's work against bright leaves. Each image is paired with four corresponding sound sections, featuring a dramatic scene from Debussy's opera "Pelléas et Mélisande," a passage from William Wordsworth’s poem "The Prelude," nighttime rowing sounds, and the vocalizations of the apes.

The structure of Four Shadows allows for the sound and image sections to be linked in various combinations, establishing unique affinities between them. This experimental approach invites viewers to experience art in a multifaceted way, emphasizing the connections between sound and sight. Collectors of avant-garde cinema or experimental film will find this work intriguing for its innovative technique and artistic exploration.