Bill Viola Movies

  • 1983
    Anthem

    Anthem

    Anthem

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    A series of shots depicting "America" are laid over a classic Gregorian Chant recreated through the distortion of a woman's screams.

    Anthem
  • 2014
    Martyrs: Earth

    Martyrs: Earth

    Martyrs: Earth

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    Martyrs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) consists of four plasma screens, each showing a single figure who is progressively overwhelmed by the onslaught of...

    Martyrs: Earth
  • 1970
    The Deluge

    The Deluge

    The Deluge

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    Bill viola film

    The Deluge
  • 2005
    Ablutions

    Ablutions

    Ablutions

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    This diptych opens with the image of two parallel streams of falling water. A female torso moves into the background of the left screen while a male...

    Ablutions
  • 2012
    The Encounter

    The Encounter

    The Encounter

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    The Encounter
  • 2001
    Surrender

    Surrender

    Surrender

    02001HD

    Installation on two screens where the two characters burst into tears, gradually lowering their heads until their faces touch the water.

    Surrender
  • 1995
    The Veiling

    The Veiling

    The Veiling

    01995HD

    The sculptural video installation consists of nine scrims suspended parallel to one another. Projectors at either end of the row of scrims show...

    The Veiling
  • 1976
    Junkyard Levitation

    Junkyard Levitation

    Junkyard Levitation

    01976HD

    Junkyard Levitation is a visual pun on the concept of "mind over matter," as a man attempts to levitate while lying prone in a junkyard. Writes...

    Junkyard Levitation