Return (1975)

Return is a methodical construction of the approach of an individual towards an unseen goal, which assumes metaphorical significance. Viola moves toward the camera/viewer, pausing every few steps to ring a bell, at which point he is momentarily thrust back to his starting place, and then advanced again. Finally reaching his destination, he is taken through all of the previous stages in a single instant and returned to the source of his journey.

Released

1975-09-04

Runtime

7 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Bill Viola

TMDB rating

6.9/10 from 656 votes