Synopsis
Speaker boxes rise from tall grass like grave markers in abandoned open-air theaters, where the sounds of human voices and film have long faded.
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Synopsis
Abandoned drive-in theaters stand silent under the midday sun, their once vibrant atmosphere replaced by an eerie stillness. The Broken Altar captures these open-air venues, focusing on the remnants of their cinematic past. Speaker boxes emerge from overgrown grass, resembling grave markers, while the screens, faded and peeling, loom like monuments to a bygone era. This 20-minute documentary presents a sculptural treatment of these architectural relics, reflecting on the void left by the absence of audiences and the sounds of film.
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Why Watch
- See abandoned drive-in theaters in a new light.
- Find out about the architectural remnants of cinema.
- Meet the silent witnesses of a lost entertainment era.
Did You Know
- The film runs for 20 minutes.
- It was released in 2013.
- The aspect ratio is 1.85:1.
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What is the duration of The Broken Altar?
The duration of The Broken Altar is 20 minutes.
What format is The Broken Altar presented in?
The Broken Altar is presented in 35mm format with a 1.85 aspect ratio and stereo sound.
What year was The Broken Altar released?
The Broken Altar was released in 2013.
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