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Tide Table

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

A businessman is standing on a hotel balcony watching the waves. Time passes, as the sea rolls back and forth in endless repetitions. We as viewers observed from his point of view. A series of images provide a visual mediation on time's passage, on industry, on idleness.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Tide Table

    Directed by: William KENTRIDGE

    Country: South Africa

    Year of production: 2003

    Running time: 09 min

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used:

    Version: Without dialogue or commentary

    Target public: Young adults, Adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: William KENTRIDGE