A Director talks about his film

A satirical film depicting an interview with an Italian film director, Aldo Altonandino who’s remarks in Italian are translated into English by a deadpanned, uninvolved female interpreter. As he gets carried away by his pseudo-eloquence the translator continues in robot-like fashion. As the camera pulls back, the real director appears explaining his idea for the film.

Credits

director

David Grotenstein

co-producer

David Grotenstein

Peter Riegert

Susan Krebs

production company

Prospective Films

Duration

00:06:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

32698

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction

Comedy

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1979

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