Lilith (1987)
Against a field of swaying and halting yellow vegetation, another processed field: the image of the eponymous subject (performed by painter Doris Cross) riles and emits unintelligibly to the viewer. Conjuring the mystical biblical character Lilith, Steina's video layers both sound and image to produce an ever-shifting, frustrated presence.
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Theme affinityExperimental · Short Film · Video ArtPacingShortDirector preference1316944Actor preference1317536Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980
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What is Lilith about?
Against a field of swaying and halting yellow vegetation, another processed field: the image of the eponymous subject (performed by painter Doris Cross) riles and emits unintelligibly to the viewer. Conjuring the mystical biblical character Lilith, Steina's video layers both sound and image to produce an ever-shifting, frustrated presence.
How long is Lilith?
Lilith has a runtime of 9 minutes.