The Netherlands is one of the few countries in the world where there has been continuous activity in abstract filmmaking. Despite this, one can not really speak of a Dutch tradition of abstract films because this activity always consisted of individuals who did not follow historical models but reinvented an idea of abstract film for themselves. These individuals were often inspired by the work of contemporaries abroad, and the periods in which most abstract films were made were also the periods in which an active Dutch scene existed that was well-connected with what was happening in other countries. In the last few years a new group of artists has emerged who are mainly doing live performances with projected abstract images and electronic sound. Their work has many spin-offs in the form of installations, collaborations with theatre- or dance-companies and also exists in the form of films, which are often condensed versions of live projection projects. They form a loose group, sometimes working together on artistic projects, but also collaborating on the organisation of events such as the ‘Sonic Acts’ festival in Amsterdam, where they invite people doing similar work abroad.
Soundfields from the Netherlands All ages 63 minutes
Sun 1 June 3.00pm / Cinema A
Sessions_03_rev03 – SH 2006
VIDEO, COLOUR, STEREO, 4MINUTES, THE NETHERLANDS / DIRECTOR: TELCOSYSTEMS
Interfield 2007
VIDEO, COLOUR, SURROUND SOUND, 7 MINUTES, THE NETHERLANDS / DIRECTOR: MARTIJN VAN BOVEN
Synchronator 2006
VIDEO, BLACK AND WHITE, STEREO, 6 MINUTES, THE NETHERLANDS / DIRECTOR: BAS VAN KOOLWIJK, GERT-JAN PRINS
Black Noise White Silence 2006
VIDEO, BLACK AND WHITE, STEREO, 3 MINUTES, THE NETHERLANDS / DIRECTOR: MARCEL WIERCKX
De Tijd 2008
35MM, COLOUR, SILENT, 9 MINUTES, THE NETHERLANDS / DIRECTOR: BART VEGTER
LOUDTHINGS 2008
35MM, COLOUR, SURROUND SOUND, 13 MINUTES, THE NETHERLANDS / DIRECTOR: TELCOSYSTEMS
#11, Marey <-> Moiré 1999
35MM, COLOUR, STEREO, 21 MINUTES, THE NETHERLANDS / DIRECTOR: JOOST REKVELD
