Synopsis
Optical printing pioneer Pat O’Neill uses “his skills in special effects production to extrapolate metaphysical meaning from the ordinariness of industrialized culture” (Scott Stark). In O’Neill’s playful film, “trouble in the image” may take the form of a disturbing moment in a narrative, how-to instructions for creating an image, or pictures that break apart and lose their literal meaning. O'Neill: “The film [is] made up of dozens of performances dislodged from other contexts. These are often relocated into contemporary industrial landscapes, or interrupted by the chopping, shredding, or flattening of special-effects technology turned against itself. The reward is to be found in immersion within a space of complex and intricate formal relationships”. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Movie Information
- Director
- Pat O'Neill
- Release Year
- 1996
- Runtime
- 38 minutes
- Language
- EN
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (4 votes)
Ready to watch Trouble in the Image?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch Trouble in the Image FreeSimilar Movies
You May Also Like
More from Pat O'Neill
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trouble in the Image online for free?
You can watch Trouble in the Image (1996) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is Trouble in the Image available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers Trouble in the Image in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is Trouble in the Image about?
Optical printing pioneer Pat O’Neill uses “his skills in special effects production to extrapolate metaphysical meaning from the ordinariness of industrialized culture” (Scott Stark). In O’Neill’s playful film, “trouble in the image” may take the form of a disturbing moment in a narrative, how-to instructions for creating an image, or pictures that break apart and lose their literal meaning. O'Neill: “The film [is] made up of dozens of performances dislodged from other contexts. These are often relocated into contemporary industrial landscapes, or interrupted by the chopping, shredding, or flattening of special-effects technology turned against itself. The reward is to be found in immersion within a space of complex and intricate formal relationships”. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.