Movielogr
Blackout (1966)
Directed by Aldo Tambellini
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Beginning in 1965 with Black Is, Tambellini launched a series of politically charged experimental films that explore the expressive possibilities of black as a dominant color and idea. For the most part Tambellini’s seven “black films” are made without the use of a camera but rather by carefully manipulating the film itself by scorching, scratching, painting and treating the film stock as a type of sculptural and painterly medium.
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2025 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
This aspect of the creation bumped my rating: “For the most part Tambellini’s seven “black films” are made without the use of a camera but rather by carefully manipulating the film itself by scorching, scratching, painting and treating the film stock as a type of sculptural and painterly medium.”
Sometimes (when I have the time) I like to play around with the short films bc I often watch them multiple times. So I slowed this one down to a quarter speed and I enjoyed it even more. You can see some of the imagery better and audio is more distorted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeyrKu34vIQ
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