Williamson, Aaron
In Acute a normal film convention is reversed as a deaf performer – Aaron Williamson – acts as a hearing character. Reminiscent of the 'fugitive' or 'tourist in- distress' film genre, he hides out in a labyrinthine and derelict Italian castle.
The centrepiece of the film is one unedited six-minute take in which Williamson is locked in a tortuous pact with Philip Ryder’s chasing camera. Ryder has limited use of his hands and is evolving a 'hands-free cinema'. Here he hugs the camera to his chest throughout the chase. As in a child's game, Williamson must choose either a noisy run from the camera/threat or hold his breath to be silent and hidden. His imagined sense of hearing is the motor of action.
- Artwork Details: running time: 8 minutes
- Edition: 2 of 5
- Material description: DVD
- Credit line: © aaronwilliamson & Philip Ryder
- Theme:
- Medium: Film and Audio Visual
- Accession number: ACC3/2004