Rude Awakening (1976)

Sonberts vivid color palette enhances the ritualistic nature of each action observed Set against this lush panorama Sonbert subverts the expectation of classic cinematography with a liberal sprinkling of avantgarde techniques The incorporation of the materiality of film the treatment of light and the use of a handheld camera all suggest the influence of Stan Brakhage Sonberts hero Sonberts use of the shot as the foundation of his silent montage works parallels the use of the frame as the basic filmmaking unit in the films of Gregory Markopoulos Sonberts mentor Jon Gartenberg