Vernal Equinox

About This Movie

Vernal Equinox is a short film from 1968 directed by Robert Allen Schnitzer. This work examines the workings of the unconscious mind while reflecting the popular culture of late 1960s New York.

Vernal Equinox is somewhat of a hidden gem among collectors, particularly given its student film origins. There isn’t a lot of formal distribution history, making copies quite scarce, which piques interest in its rarity. The film’s unique exploration of the unconscious has garnered it a niche following that appreciates its experimental nature, though it often flies under the radar next to more polished works from the same era.