Mars: An Optic Aspic
Originally released in 1972. Mars: An Optic Aspic is a feature film. directed by Bill Etra. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Set to Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War, Bill Etra's original performance on 9 B&W monitors was shot in real-time on 16mm color film by Woody Vasulka. The 16mm film added some unexpected and welcome color effects that lend themselves to the composition and the choice was made to leave them in.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The TV Lab at WNET/13
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mars: An Optic Aspic about?
Set to Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War, Bill Etra's original performance on 9 B&W monitors was shot in real-time on 16mm color film by Woody Vasulka. The 16mm film added some unexpected and welcom...
Who directed Mars: An Optic Aspic?
Mars: An Optic Aspic was directed by Bill Etra.
How long is Mars: An Optic Aspic?
Mars: An Optic Aspic has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Mars: An Optic Aspic released?
Mars: An Optic Aspic was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.