Act of God is a feature documentary about the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning. The event represents the paradox of being singled out by randomness, and so precipitates questions about chance, fate and meaning in life. The film explores seven stories from around the world that raise and respond to these questions, while keeping the sky and what comes out of it as a central visual metaphor and thread. Paul Auster, who was struck as a teenager, philosophically anchors the film, along with Fred Frith, the improviser, who both imaginatively underpins it and personally demonstrates the ubiquity of electricity in our bodies and the universe.
Duration
1 min 59 sec
Views
16,748
Posted On
May 07, 2009
1 min 59 sec
Views
16,748
Posted On
May 07, 2009
Director
Jennifer Baichwal
Writer
Jennifer Baichwal
Studio
Mongrel
Release
October 28, 2009
Jennifer Baichwal
Writer
Jennifer Baichwal
Studio
Mongrel
Release
October 28, 2009
Cast
Paul Auster
Fred Frith
Paul Auster
Fred Frith
Trailer Tracks
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