Where to Watch Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat) (1979)

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)' right now, here are some finer points about the Bill Viola Studio, Thirteen documentary flick.

Released January 1st, 1979, 'Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)' stars The movie has a runtime of about 28 min, and received a user score of 63 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 7 knowledgeable users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Driven by a quest to capture a landscape reduced to flatness and sky, Viola travels to Chott El-Djerid. The film opens with images of snowy prairies and winter scenes, mirrored by warm, vibrating desert vistas. Through powerful telephoto lenses, shimmering mirages and warped forms emerge under extreme heat and light. These visuals evoke a space where dream and waking reality merge. Viola’s journey transcends documentation, transforming viewing into a reflective exploration of the limits of perception." .