
Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)
1979
0h 28m
6.3
US
Documentary
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.
Movie Details
Languages
No Language
Studio
Thirteen
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Key Crew

Bill Viola
Director
Cast
No cast information available













