
Aleph
“Aleph” is an artist’s meditation on life, death, mysticism, politics, and pop culture. In an eight-minute loop of film, Wallace Berman uses Hebrew letters to frame a hypnotic, rapid-fire montage that captures the go-go energy of the 1960s. Aleph includes stills of collages created using a Verifax machine, Eastman Kodak’s precursor to the photocopier. These collages depict a hand-held radio that seems to broadcast or receive popular and esoteric icons. Signs, symbols, and diverse mass-media images (e.g., Flash Gordon, John F. Kennedy, Mick Jagger) flow like a deck of tarot cards, infinitely shuffled in order that the viewer may construct his or her own set of personal interpretations. The transistor radio, the most ubiquitous portable form of mass communication in the 1960s, exemplifies the democratic potential of electronic culture and may serve as a metaphor for Jewish mysticism.
TMDB
6.3/10
6 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Box office
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- Language
- No Language
- short film
Top billed cast
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical1 Jan 1966
Frequently asked questions
- When was Aleph released?
- Aleph was released on 1 January 1966.
- Where can I watch Aleph online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Aleph?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Aleph is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Aleph?
- Aleph holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 6 votes.
- Who directed Aleph?
- Aleph (1966) was directed by Wallace Berman.
- How long is Aleph?
- Aleph runs for 8m.












