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Films and Videos by Al Razutis (XAR)
- Now on DVD -

Selected Avant-Garde films and Experimental art Videos
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Sales of film - video - DVD are restricted by available stock and are at limited edition prices.
For original (16mm) films, see Film print sales.
This work is not available for sale elsewhere or on mass-media outlets. For original film print sales, see
This work on DVD is licensed for academic, educational or home use only; duplication, distribution, or web upload/web exhibition is not permitted under sale license.
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Quick links to DVD titles featuring 2006 DaVinci film-video masters - transfers: 'Amerika' - NTSC Dual-layer edition

'Visual Essays: Origins of Film' NTSC single-disc chapters and continuous-play edition

'Why Don't You Just Leave?' SD NTSC single-disc

Film-Video Art DVDs - Historical Subjects (this page, below)      Film-Video Archives of works by Al Razutis (illustrated index of works)

General information:

These DVDs are published in DVD-R for universal play on all DVD players in NTSC video.
For PAL (Europe) DVD standard please contact Al Razutis prior to making the order to arrange a PAL version.



DVDs by SUBJECT & TITLE

Avant-Garde Film Classics on DVD:

'AMERIKA' - Complete Film Version on DVD

DUAL LAYER DVD - 3 Screen & Single screen presentation modes - chapters navigation and continuous play,
Prod./Dir.: Al Razutis, Prod: 1972 - 1983 - Original format: 16mm

 

Film Catalog description           Individual films in Amerika

A single dual-layer DVD containing multiple playback 'versions' of this non-linear film classic. There is a 'director's choice' 3-screen presentation - with 3 side by side screens and newly mixed stereo sound suitable for 16:9 screen presentations. The three-screen presentation is continuous play - no chapter navigation.

click for 3-Screen AMERIKA frame samples page

DaVinci 2006 transfer by Technicolor Lab, Vancouver, digitally mastered at 24 fps from original internegative and master magnetic sound elements for high quality and higher resolution than previous transfers. Final color correction and DVD sound mix by Al Razutis.

Also featured are three new 'single screen' movies of 'Amerika' with 2006 Da Vinci transfer and enhanced sound quality from master magnetic elements. With chapter navigation and access to individual 'films'/reels, the single screen versions allow you to further explore and experience the content of the film.

Suitable for all consumer DVD players - NTSC video, or PAL when required.
Approximately 57 minutes film content per 'screen'.

DVD in the collection of Amherst College, University of Quebec, Simon Fraser University, and other collections.

FILM in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Paris (Pompidou).

Presented in 3-Screen gallery installation at SENEF 2004 Festival and Exhibition

5 LIMITED EDITION COPIES REMAINING OF 10 - 'signed and numbered'
These are collector's editions copies, with the set price of $400.
No further editions are planned.

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'VISUAL ESSAYS: ORIGINS OF FILM' - Complete Film Version - on DVD

Prod./Dir.: Al Razutis, Prod: 1973 - 1984 - Original format: 16mm

Film Catalog description           Individual films in Visual Essays

DaVinci 2006 transfer of VISUAL ESSAYS: ORIGINS OF FILM by Technicolor Lab, Vancouver, digitally re-mastered at 24 fps DVD, is presented as a complete 'reel' of six films (visual essays) with chapter selection of specific films, including original titles.

Film frames from individual films in chronological left to right order. Click for individual title descriptions.

catalog details - VISUAL ESSAYS - sample component films click for info on LUMIERE;S TRAINclick for info on MELIES CATALOGUEclick for info on SEQUELS IN TRANSFIGURED TIMEclick for info on GHOST:IMAGEclick for info on FOR ARTAUDclick for info on STORMING THE WINTER PALACE

Suitable for all consumer DVD players - NTSC video, or PAL video when arranged.
Approx.57 min. film content. Chapter/Individual Film or continuous-play.

DVD in the collection of Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona, Spain, University of Quebec, University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and other collections.

FILM in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Presented at SENEF 2004 Festival and Exhibition
and other retrospective and non-retrospective exhibitions.

5 LIMITED EDITION COPIES REMAINING OF 10 - 'signed and numbered'
These are collector's editions copies, with the set price of $200.
No further editions are planned.

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Video Art on DVD

Why Don't You Just Leave?

28 min., Prod.-Dir. Anne Popperwell and Al Razutis, 1996

WHY DON'T YOU JUST LEAVE?

'Why Don't You Just Leave?' functions both as a single monitor piece and (projected) video-installation.

This internationally exhibited work is a artistic retelling of the various 'languages' of domestic violence by presenting text, voice-over testimonials from men who have engaged in violence. The visuals supply segmented and semi-abstracted images of women's bodies bearing text written upon the physical 'sites' of violence. As analysis of violence, the work deals with the segmentation of our knowlege of violence and is presented in a poetic (non-didactic) manner for both male and female audiences.

7 LIMITED EDITION COPIES REMAINING OF 10..
These are collector's editions copies, with the set price of $100.
No further editions are planned.

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Film-Video Art Archives on DVD

These DVDs of works by Razutis are in Standard Definition (SD)
and mastered from film or analog video sources pertaining to the era of their original creation.
Prices are set for collections of limited edition releases.

Videographics: Selected Works

40 min., Prod.-Dir. Al Razutis, 1972-1974

Videographics - Selected Works 1972-1974 by Al Razutis - click for info page
Click image for information page on this series of works

These are collector's editions copies, with the set price of $200.
No further editions are planned.

Synapse

28 min., Prod.-Dir. Al Razutis, 1976

Synapse 1976 by Al Razutis - click for info page
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These are collector's editions copies, with the set price of $200.
No further editions are planned.

Ghosts in the Machine

22 min., Prod.- Dir. Al Razutis, 1994-1996

Ghosts in the Machine 1994-1996 by Al Razutis - click for info page
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These are collector's editions copies, with the set price of $150.
No further editions are planned.

Euro - Triptych / 2002

19 min., Prod.- Dir. Al Razutis, 2002

Euro Triptych 2002 by Al Razutis - click for info page
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These are collector's editions copies, with the set price of $150.
No further editions are planned.

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