Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) poster

Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)

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Driven by a quest to capture a landscape reduced to flatness and sky, Viola travels to Chott El-Djerid. The film opens with images of snowy prairies and winter scenes, mirrored by warm, vibrating desert vistas. Through powerful telephoto lenses, shimmering mirages and warped forms emerge under extreme heat and light. These visuals evoke a space where dream and waking reality merge. Viola’s journey transcends documentation, transforming viewing into a reflective exploration of the limits of perception.

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Behind the camera

Director

Bill Viola

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United States of America

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  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical1 Jan 1979

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Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) was released on 1 January 1979.

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