What is Empire?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Empire" (1965).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1965
- Release date
- Mar 6, 1965
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.4/10
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Empire" (1965).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
SYNOPSIS (TMDB): Filmed by Jonas Mekas from the 44th floor of the Time-Life Building. Explores passage of time without characters or traditional narrative. One stationary shot of the Empire State Building. Made from standard 1,200-foot rolls of 16mm film. More than eight-hour runtime.
SOURCE [1] (TMDB): Release date 03/06/1965 (US). Genre: Documentary. Runtime: 7h 59m.
SOURCE [2] (Wikipedia): 1965 American silent art film by Andy Warhol. When projected per Warhol's specifications, it consists of eight hours and five minutes of slow motion black-and-white footage of an unchanging view of New York City's Empire State Building.
SOURCE [3] (Deadline): Irrelevant (about Margaret Riley).
SOURCE [4] (TM
Should you watch it?
“This silent art film captures the Empire State Building in a single, stationary eight-hour long shot.”
- Provides a unique exploration of the passage of time
- Offers a radical departure from traditional narrative structures
- Serves as a significant example of 1960s American art film
- The lack of traditional narrative or character development may be tedious for some viewers
Watch it if you are interested in experimental film history and the study of duration in cinema.
The film features a slow, static pace and a contemplative tone, suitable for viewers interested in conceptual art.
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Is it worth watching?
Whether the film is worth watching depends on your interest in experimental art and the study of cinematic duration.
What is the total runtime?
The film has a runtime of approximately eight hours and five minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
Empire is a single feature-length film rather than a television series, so it does not contain episodes.
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