December 31, 1930
Release Date

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Aimless Walk (1930)

Name: Aimless Walk
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1930-12-31

Running Time

December 31, 1930
Release Date

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Plot.

This first true Czech avant-garde film turns away from a purely celebratory approach to the city. The camera follows a detached protagonist on his wanderings, as his highly subjective journey becomes a fragmented visualization of urban landscapes.

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Cast & Crew.

Alexander Hammid

Director of Photography / Director

Details.

Release Date
December 31, 1930

Original Name
Bezúčelná procházka

Status
Released

Running Time
9m

Genres
Documentary

Last updated: 2024-12-24

Wiki.

Aimless Walk (Bezúčelná procházka) is an unconventional and complex 8-minute film directed by the Czech filmmaker Alexandr Hackenschmied, also known as Alexander Hammid. Released in 1930, the film falls within the experimental documentary genre and is a notable example of European cinema's avant-garde tradition. It has been mentioned alongside city symphony films such as Man with a Movie Camera and Manhatta.