A Test of Violence is a 1969 BAFTA nominated British short film directed by Stuart Cooper.FilmAffinity
Summary The film is an introduction to the work of Spanish artist Juan Genovés,Director Stuart Cooper’s career took off after being highlighted on Z Channel-Local News-montereycountyweekly.com exploring its minimalist aesthetic and storytelling qualities through a variety of cinematic techniques, including rostrum, animation, news footage and live action recreations.
Accolades The film went on to win awards at the 1970 Berlin (C.I.D.A.L.C. Gandhi Award), Moscow, and Venice film festivals.Overlord (Criterion) DVD review-Cine Outsider
External links
View the short on the Camera Effects website (rostrum and opticals showreel) A Test of Violence on YouTube
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