Framing Abstraction is a short film program that delves into the avant-garde visions of women in cinema during the pivotal years of 1920 to 1970, showcasing their innovative use of visual language, unconventional narratives, and abstract storytelling techniques.
Films include:
Thèmes Et Variations, Germaine Dulac, 9 min, 1927
Witch’s Cradle, Maya Deren, 12 min, 1943
Plumb Line, Carolee Schneemann, 14:27 min, 1968-71
Lights, Marie Menken, 6.5 min, 1966
Color Rhapsodie, 6 min, 1948
Abstronic, Mary Ellen Bute, 7 min, 1952
