The Zone of Total Eclipse 

Taanila Mika

This piece is based on scientific film footage shot by the Finnish Geodetic Institute in Poroluoto, western Finland in 1945. Filmed during a total solar eclipse, this was the first time in history that sound film was used to measure the exact geographical distance between two continents, Europe and North America. The scientists attempted to calculate the passage of time by beaming long-wave radio signals into space and synchronizing these signals with their cinematic observations. The experiment failed, however, due to loading errors and mechanical running problems with the newly introduced 35mm cameras. The work consists of two separate reels – positive ('The Sun') and negative ('The Moon') – projected simultaneously, superimposed on a wall. The piece pays homage to the early pioneers of scientific film, a celebration of our subliminal dark side and interplanetary shadows.

Production Year
2006
Duration
00:06:00
Type
Genre
Tags
Original Title
Täydellisen pimennyksen vyöhyke
Finnish Title

Täydellisen pimennyksen vyöhyke 

English Title

The Zone of Total Eclipse 

Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
No
Sound
No
Cast
Mika Taanila (Author), Lasse Saarinen (Producer), Kinotar OY (Producer), Cilla Werning (Producer), Olli Huuhtanen (Sound Design)
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