Nostalgic Cinema

Lightplay Black White Gray (1930)

Lightplay Black White Gray (Germany, 1930) Laszlo Moholy-Nagy. 5:30 B&W


A perfect treat for the Art Deco lover in your family, this is a delightful collection of shots which turn the film projecting process into an Art Deco experience. We see intimate closeups of the projector reels, with its sprocket holes dancing by to show us the compositions in the background also. This is comprised of many layered images, in which geometric shapes blend harmonious light and shadow, and the persistent turning of the reels transcend this into a pseudo-dance piece.