A Test of Violence
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| Directed by | Stuart Cooper |
| Produced by | Daniel Rees |
| Edited by | Alex Rayment |
| Music by | Paul Glass |
| Distributed by | J. Arthur Rank Film (UK) Universal Pictures (US) |
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Running time | 14 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
A Test of Violence is a 1969 BAFTA nominated British short film directed by Stuart Cooper.[1]
Summary
[edit]The film is an introduction to the work of Spanish artist Juan Genovés,[2] exploring its minimalist aesthetic and storytelling qualities through a variety of cinematic techniques, including rostrum, animation, news footage and live action recreations.
Accolades
[edit]The film went on to win awards at the 1970 Berlin (C.I.D.A.L.C. Gandhi Award), Moscow, and Venice film festivals.[3]
External links
[edit]- A Test of Violence at IMDb
- View the short on the Camera Effects website (rostrum and opticals showreel)
- A Test of Violence on YouTube