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

1/1/1979Released

1/1/1979Theatrical

Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)(1979)

DocumentaryRated 28 min.

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.

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OriginUnited States of America

Languagesen

CompaniesBill Viola Studio/Thirteen

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