Magenta Geryon
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The first part of the film, Magenta Geryon Adadio, is a romantic fantasy involving the mythical charaters Psyche and Eros, accompanied by music of the baroque composer Albinoni. The second part, In a Summer Garden, explores the gardens of Beardsley and King Arthur and is set to the music of Delius.
Film Details
Genre
Experimental
Release Date
1983
Technical Specs
Duration
35m
Synopsis
The first part of the film, Magenta Geryon Adadio, is a romantic fantasy involving the mythical charaters Psyche and Eros, accompanied by music of the baroque composer Albinoni. The second part, In a Summer Garden, explores the gardens of Beardsley and King Arthur and is set to the music of Delius. The third part, Winter Light, uses the early morning California light to represent the Demeter-Persephone myth of the withdrawl of life during winter, and is accompanied by Vivaldi's winter concerto.
Director
Larry Jordan
Director
Film Details
Genre
Experimental
Release Date
1983
Technical Specs
Duration
35m
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Miscellaneous Notes
16mm
This film is presented in three parts: "Adagio" "In a Summer Garden" and "Winter Light."
