An Owl is an Owl is an Owl
Chris Marker
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3m 21s
Directed by Chris Marker • Documentary • 1994 • 3 minutes
A visit to an aviary yields a rhythmically edited series of close-ups of the rapidly rotating or intently staring feathered heads of a colorful variety of owls, accompanied by an ambient electronic soundtrack. Part of Chris Marker's Bestiary.
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