Janet Harbord's Study of Chris Marker's La Jetée
Janet Harbord has authored a book-length study of Chris Marker's 1962 film La Jetée, a science-fiction work composed almost entirely of black-and-white still photographs. The analysis examines the film's circular treatment of time, voice-over narration, stillness and movement in images, editing techniques, sound as an affective device, and its relationship to animation. Harbord connects close readings to broader cultural issues, including the film's post-apocalyptic future where humanity experiments with time travel. The publication is available via MIT Press and Google Books.
Key facts
- Chris Marker's La Jetée (1962) is considered one of the greatest experimental films of all time.
- The film is composed almost entirely of black-and-white still photographs.
- Janet Harbord focuses on the film's circular treatment of time.
- The study examines voice-over narration, stillness, and movement in images.
- Harbord analyzes editing techniques and sound as an affective device.
- The book discusses the film's relationship to animation.
- The publication is part of Afterall's One Work series.
- The book can be purchased via MIT Press or previewed on Google Books.
Entities
Artists
- Chris Marker
- Janet Harbord
Institutions
- Afterall
- MIT Press
- Google Books
Sources
- Afterall —