Le Retour A La Raison by Man Ray 1923

Le Retour A La Raison (The Return to Reason) is a black and white film by Man Ray from 1923. The music was composed and filmed by Donald Sosin.

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  Film & Animation

[laurieolywa]

This film was made in 1923-- near the end of the majority of the Dada movement, yes-- but Man Ray was a large contributor. This film especially borrows heavily from Dadaism-- the absurd/meaningless title ("Return to Reason"), which suggests the deconstruction of art itself, is at nearly the heart of Dada ethics. Also-- this film was originally silent, the music was added later by someone unrelated to Man Ray. I personally feel that it severely detracts from the film's original intention.

[Psopyxsus]

Not to sound like a perv, but those are some nice symmetrical breasts! Rest assured they were real in 1923. Anyway, the music fits perfectly with the imagery.

[Felipe Chang]

Hate the music, makes me feel anxious.

[Baby Jane Hudson]

THUMBS UP IF YOUR DADA MADE YOU SUCK HIS DINGDONG WHEN YOU WAS EIGHT

[Threetails]

I love the effects that I can only guess were created by putting different materials on top of film and then exposing it.  It creates a chaotic, almost hostile feeling, especially when you begin to see the needles and pins flashing by, the sharp points are almost like a passive assault on the senses.

[Joe Bob]

I wonder if the Dirty Bubble ever had ventures into film

[Josh Josh]

Mute it bitch

[vsftin]

age restriction for a pair of tits? oh, come on youtube...

[mannyaudaz]

one of the great travesties that i've noticed in the reproduction-restoration of classic silent film and avant-garde filmworks is the leaching-on of wanabe philip glass clones, ruining the original (anit)aesthetics of the film and the experience of it. i appreciate this sound track more than most. but it super-imposes a musical "interpreation" on to the viewing experience.... i'm tired of this. let it have its silence!

[BolSacable]

It seems psychedelic to me, cool.

[Vj Arkiv]

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