The Reflecting Pool

The read

It runs a compact 7m.

Synopsis

Viola's seminal piece, The Reflecting Pool, was made three decades ago on analogue video tape and yet could easily pass for a contemporary digital piece; in it, Viola emerges as central protagonist from a thick forest into a clearing filled by an artificial pool. As the noise of an aeroplane slowly passes and fades overhead, Viola approaches the edge of the pool, whereby he removes his shoes, squats down yelling and then prepares to make a powerful jump.

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Key crew

• Bill ViolaDirector
• Bill ViolaWriter

Cast

• Bill ViolaPerformer

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