Synopsis
'Eidola' references an early intromission theory of vision, that all things emit tiny versions of themselves into our eyes. That theory competed at the time with the emission theory, that the eyes themselves emitted light, which emerged from the eyes and sent back to the mind what was seen. In this piece we see through eyes that emit an infrared light to which the raw film is insensitive while touching the camera's retina with an external light which it can 'see'. We move from the un-lensed eye along the film path (optical nerve) into the magazine containing the film in the process of its exposure (the mind). As we do so there is a growing lapse between the performed light and the moment we see it in the video because we are traveling further from the 'eye' (memory).
Movie Information
- Director
- Peter Miller
- Release Year
- 2014
- Runtime
- 6 minutes
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Ready to watch Eidola?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch Eidola FreeYou May Also Like
More from Peter Miller
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eidola online for free?
You can watch Eidola (2014) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is Eidola available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers Eidola in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is Eidola about?
'Eidola' references an early intromission theory of vision, that all things emit tiny versions of themselves into our eyes. That theory competed at the time with the emission theory, that the eyes themselves emitted light, which emerged from the eyes and sent back to the mind what was seen. In this piece we see through eyes that emit an infrared light to which the raw film is insensitive while touching the camera's retina with an external light which it can 'see'. We move from the un-lensed eye along the film path (optical nerve) into the magazine containing the film in the process of its exposure (the mind). As we do so there is a growing lapse between the performed light and the moment we see it in the video because we are traveling further from the 'eye' (memory).
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.