A Film
Peter Roberts 1969
A Film, is the story of a man who, unable to relate to his surroundings, adopts a series of disguises in a futile attempt to overcome his alienation and isolation. Here the setting of a desolate industrial landscape reflect the concerns of much of Amber's work in both film and photography.
Peter Roberts brought A Film to the group. When they saw it, the members of Amber recognised a fellow sensibility and invited him to join. ‘I’m not interested in documentary,’ Peter said. ‘Don’t worry about that,’ Murray told him. The manipulation of still imagery paved the way for the use of still photography in Byker and The Writing in the Sand.
Location
Animatio
Credits
Devised, directed and photographed: Peter Roberts
Supported by Birmingham Polytechnic
Cast
Animation
Keywords
Animation, Alienation, Isolation, Desolation, Industrial
Associated Work
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