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These six essays on film/image history reconstruct cinema history by 're-imagining' its origins, and its poetries, and use historical films themselves (as 'text') to provide the meanings of their creations. Together, these film essays…

DirectorAl Razutis
WriterAl Razutis
ProducerAl Razutis

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Cast · Directed by Al Razutis

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Susan Berganzi
(segment "For Artaud") (voice)
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Trevor Brazil
(segment "For Artaud") (voice)
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Maria Insell
(segment "For Artaud") (voice)
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Amarjeet Ratan
(segment "For Artaud") (voice)
ARAl Razutis
Al Razutis
(voice)

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