Ayers Rock is examined in the light of its ancient human and animal associations. It is seen under various light effects which create different colour and texture impressions. The timelessness of the monolith is suggested by negative colour, the result of using fine-grain Eastmancolour print stock in the camera, a slow speed material which required the intense Central Australian light for adequate exposure. A half-speed recording of the local bird call and insects contributes to the sense of cross eras. Human perception of time, colour and sound is questioned. As Einstein said: 'The distinction between past, present and future is only an illusion, even if a stubborn one.'
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Arthur Cantrill Director · Corinne Cantrill Director
First release August 1, 1977 · Produced in Australia
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Australia · August 1, 1977
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Australia
April 3, 1978 · Premiere · Canberra School of Art
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March 21, 2021 · Xcentric Cinema
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