Film Lens
The film 'The White House' features two men discussing in front of a neoclassical house located in southern France. The film's unique approach involves repeating an act of violence over seventy times, creating a cycle that challenges traditional narrative structures. By dissolving the boundaries between photography and film, Claerbout questions the stillness of photographs compared to the progression found in cinematic images.
Lasting 808 minutes, the film's length allows for an in-depth examination of its themes. The repetitive nature of the violence serves to provoke thought about the nature of representation and the viewer's perception of time and action within the film medium.
Why Watch
- •See the unique blend of photography and film by Claerbout.
- •Find out how repetition alters narrative perception.
- •Meet two men in a thought-provoking discussion.
Did You Know
•The film lasts 808 minutes, which is over thirteen hours long.
•The act of violence is repeated and re-enacted more than seventy times.
•The film is set against the backdrop of a neoclassical house in southern France.
Perfect For
Experimental film enthusiastsFans of Claerbout's workThose interested in narrative structure