Saul Levine, a legend of small gauge filmmaking, has taught at the Massachusetts College of Art for over 30 years, influencing several generations of filmmakers, and programs the longstanding Mass Art Film Society. Since 1964, he has made over 80 films and videos. Levine’s work is noted for its incorporation of splice marks, percussive editing, unconstrained camera movements and spontaneous formal accidents. This distinctive style, informed by a background in the blues, poetry, and radical politics, produces “exquisitely kinetic,” and often very beautiful cinematic experiences. His work is included in the recently released amazing box set, Treasures from the Archives IV: American Avant-Garde Film, 1947-1986.
NOTE TO PATI 16MM BLOWN UP FROM 8MM silent 7min 1969
NOTE TO COLLEEN 16MM BLOWN UP FROM 8MM silent 5min 1974
THE BIG STICK: AN OLD REEL 16MM BLOWN UP FROM 8MM silent 10min 1967-73
NEW LEFT NOTE 16MM BLOWN UP FROM 8MM silent 26min 1968-82
NOTES AFTER LONG SILENCE SUPER 8 MM SOUND (18FPS)15min 1984-89
LIGHT LICK BY THE WATER OF BABYLON IN THE HOUR OF THE ANGELS 16MM BLOWN UP FROM SUPER 8MM silent 23min 2004
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Realised in collaboration with FAMU, program series curated by Henry Hills, visit of Mr.Levin supported by Trust for Mutual Understanding.
