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The Arc

The Arc

Feb 01, 1991 · 1h 36m

Rated 9.5 out of 10

Director

Rob Tregenza

Overview

Tregenza’s second feature takes the form of a highly metaphorical road movie, as the isolated protagonist (Jason Adams) drifts from gainful employment in the East (as an arc welder in Baltimore) to a spiritual apotheosis in the West. “The formal treatment of the material ranges from rapid montage (in the opening sequence) to more conventional editing to lengthy takes without any apparent consistent pattern. Tregenza remains a master cinematographer throughout, and the various ellipses between sequences are often as provocative as the sequences themselves” (Jonathan Rosenbaum).

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What is The Arc about?

Tregenza’s second feature takes the form of a highly metaphorical road movie, as the isolated protagonist (Jason Adams) drifts from gainful employment in the East (as an arc welder in Baltimore) to a spiritual apotheosis in the West. “The formal treatment of the material ranges from rapid montage (in the opening sequence) to more conventional editing to lengthy takes without any apparent…

When was The Arc released?

The Arc was released on February 1, 1991.

How long is The Arc?

The Arc runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who directed The Arc?

The Arc was directed by Rob Tregenza.

Who is in the cast of The Arc?

The cast of The Arc includes Ash Adams (John Butz), Gregory Fennell, Catherine Fogarty, Brian Hemmingsen and Larry Holden.

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