Disintegration Loop 1.1 (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 2004, Disintegration Loop 1.1 is a music and documentary film directed by William Basinski, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Disintegration Loop 1.1 consists of one static shot of lower Manhattan billowing smoke during the last hour of daylight on September 11th, 2001, set to the decaying pastoral tape loop Basinski had recorded in August, 2001. Shot from Basinski's roof in Williamsburg Brooklyn, this is an actual documentary of how he and his neighbors witnessed the end of that fateful day. It is a tragically beautiful cinema verite elegy dedicated to those who perished in the atrocities of September 11th, 2001.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Disintegration Loop 1.1 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Disintegration Loop 1.1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Disintegration Loop 1.1 tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Disintegration Loop 1.1 (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Disintegration Loop 1.1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Disintegration Loop 1.1 worth watching?
- Disintegration Loop 1.1 holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Disintegration Loop 1.1 released?
- Disintegration Loop 1.1 was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.