Synopsis
A pair of performers wearing bodysuits dance and balance together in this short film by director Shirley Clarke, part of her FOUR JOURNEYS INTO MYSTIC TIME project.Read More »
Shirley Clarke
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Shirley Clarke – Four Journeys into Mystic Time: Trans (1978)
Shirley Clarke1971-1980ExperimentalShort FilmUSA -
Shirley Clarke – Four Journeys into Mystic Time: Mysterium (1978)
1971-1980ExperimentalShirley ClarkeShort FilmUSA
Synopsis
Part of the larger filmic cycle FOUR JOURNEYS INTO MYSTIC TIME, this work makes use of a dancer’s body as a canvas on which to paint projected images.Read More » -
Shirley Clarke – Four Journeys into Mystic Time: Initiation (1978)
1971-1980ExperimentalShirley ClarkeShort FilmUSA
Synopsis
Part of Shirley Clarke’s cycle FOUR JOURNEYS INTO MYSTIC TIME, this short film observes a dance that represents a spiritual or religious initiation.Read More » -
Shirley Clarke – Four Journeys into Mystic Time: One-2-3 (1978)
1971-1980ExperimentalShirley ClarkeShort FilmUSA
Synopsis
This abstract work featuring three dancers interacting with large screens as well as each other. Costuming and color play an integral role in this piece, part of Shirley Clarke’s FOUR JOURNEYS INTO MYSTIC TIME.Read More » -
Shirley Clarke – The Connection (1962)
Drama1961-1970Shirley ClarkeUSA
Synopsis:
THE CONNECTION is one of the most vital, fascinating films of the American independent world. Created by a woman director, Shirley Clarke, at a time when they were in very short supply, the film shattered stereotypes in just about every conceivable way. And yet, the film remained unseen for many years.Read More » -
Shirley Clarke – A Moment in Love (1956)
Shirley Clarke1951-1960ExperimentalShort FilmUSA
Synopsis
The recurring theme of dance once again works its way into a Shirley Clarke project, as this short film features a performance that takes place across a multitude of environments. As a primary couple intimately interacts, Clarke tests herself as a filmmaker by enhancing the performance with camera movements and visual additions. Altering the setting and the atmosphere with the use of back-projection, this intriguing piece illustrates Clarke’s willingness to experiment on many levels.Read More » -
Shirley Clarke – The Cool World (1964)
1961-1970DramaShirley ClarkeUSA
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“The Cool World”, a 1963 independent film directed by Shirley Clarke is probably the most shocking, interesting, and realistic film I have ever seen. The films follows the character of Duke played by Rony Clanton. This film shows how it really was to be an African American teen growing up in urban America (Harlem, N.Y.) in the 1960’s. The gun serves as a character in the film itself, for it demonstrates manhood for the character of Duke.Read More »