Crossroads
The 1945 atomic-bomb explosion at Bikini Atoll becomes a thing of terrible beauty and haunting visual poetry when shown in extreme slow motion, shown from 27 different angles, and accompanied by avant-garde Western classical music composed for electric organ by Terry Riley. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Pacific Film Archive in 1995.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1976 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Bruce Conner |
| Runtime | 36 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (20 votes) |
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The film constructs its power from a stark juxtaposition, relying on the repetition and extreme dilation of a single, apocalyptic moment. It explores the terrifying beauty of pure force, transforming military footage into a meditative visual poem through its avant-garde score.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound silence and a recalibrated sense of scale. The horror is not diminished but transmuted into a haunting, almost spiritual experience. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Bruce Conner
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Requires a dark room, a quality sound system, and complete immersion.
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