21 87

UBU web has posted an excellent quality Quicktime of Arthur Lipsett's amazing short NFB film 21 87. Released in 1963, at the height of the NFB's Cinema Verite, or Direct Cinema, movement, Lipsett's film was a radical departure. Having more in common with Man with a Movie Camera than Lonely Boy, in 21 87, Lipsett juxtaposed seemingly unrelated events to create a poetic statement on society and technology. George Lucas cites Lipsett's film as an influence, a fact that is most eveident in his first film THX 1138, but don't let that stop you from watching Lipsett's film.

Watch the film here.

If you are unfamiliar with UBUWEB, it is worth investigating. It hosts a huge collection of music, films and essays.

It also hosts David Rimmer's experimental classic Surfacing the Thames.

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