Allures (film) explained
| Allures |
| Director: | Jordan Belson |
| Runtime: | 8 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
Allures is a 1961 American 16mm abstract motion picture directed by Jordan Belson.[1]
Summary
Using an evocative combination of sound and light effects, the film has been described by Belson as the "space-iest film that had been done until then", creating "a feeling of moving into the void".[2] [3] [4]
Legacy
In 2011, the experimental film was selected for listing in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.[5]
See also
Notes and References
- https://hyperallergic.com/500823/the-secret-paintings-of-a-hermetic-filmmaker/ The Secret Paintings of a Hermetic Filmmaker - Hyperallergic
- Web site: 2011 National Film Registry More Than a Box of Chocolates. . September 1, 2012.
- https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/national-film-registry-2011/9/ "Allures" (1961)-National Film Registry 2011-Pictures-CBS News
- https://www.bfi.org.uk/lists/2001-space-odyssey-stanley-kubrick-influences 50 years of 2001: A Space Odyssey-five films that influenced Kubrick's giant leap for sci-fi-BFI
- Web site: Complete National Film Registry Listing . 2020-09-14. Library of Congress.
