Panorama Ephemera is a collage of sequences from a wide range of ephemeral films, showcasing the conflicted landscapes of 20th-century America. The film explores American history, filled with both horror and hope, through a variety of sequences. It focuses on everyday activities and images, featuring creatures and substances like pigs, corn, water, telephones, fire, and rice, which are often overlooked. The film consists of 64 self-contained sequences, ranging from 5 seconds to 4 minutes in length, arranged into a narrative.
Panorama Ephemera
A cinematic odyssey through 20th-century America, this film masterfully combines snippets from forgotten films to craft a rich tapestry of the nation's tumultuous past.