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

1979 28 min ⭐ 6.3/10 7 votes

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Countries

United States of America

Spoken Languages

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Cast

Crew

Bill Viola

Director

Posters

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