At Eltham, a Metaphor on Death (1974)

At Eltham, a Metaphor on Death

1974

Synopsis

Corinne Cantrill’s film At Eltham from 1974 explores her fascination with Australian landscapes and introduces her interest in playing the 16mm camera functions as a musical instrument. In an essay, Corinne notes she subtitled the film ‘A Metaphor on Death’ referring to their despair, at the time, about their future as filmmakers in Australia and their decision to leave the country temporarily.

Credits

Director

Arthur Cantrill

Corinne Cantrill