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Undertone Overture

Undertone Overture

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Undertone Overture

2013

0h 11m

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'Tie-dye' film study. Psychedelic patterns and colours mix on the various materials then explode onto the retina. The 16mm material perfectly captures the details of the materials.

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Directed by: Jodie Mack

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