Information Withheld
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About Information Withheld
Information Withheld is a 1983 movie, directed by Juan Downey. It has a runtime of 28 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Information Withheld in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Information Withheld is a complex investigation of signs and symbols in Western culture. Applying linguistic, semiotic and iconographic analysis as systems of interpretation, Downey decodes signs from everyday traffic signals to Michelangelo's paintings, drawing on Leo Steinberg's statement that the sign — "simple, unambiguous and universally understood" — contrasts with art's essential premise of "information withheld." Using electronic imaging techniques to create metaphorical meaning, he draws parallels between ancient icons and hieroglyphs and contemporary signs and symbols. Downey interweaves subjective associations with intellectual analysis: A trip to the barbershop recalls a personal childhood trauma, which in turn alludes to the semiotic origin (blood and bandages) of the red-and-white barber pole. In another, typically ironic chain of cultural associations, he juxtaposes images of Egyptian nomads with a fashion show inspired by "nomadic" motifs.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Information Withheld in Saudi Arabia?+
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Is Information Withheld on Netflix?+
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How long is Information Withheld?+
Information Withheld has a runtime of 28 minutes (28 minutes).
When did Information Withheld come out?+
Information Withheld is a 1983 movie directed by Juan Downey.
Who directed Information Withheld?+
Information Withheld was directed by Juan Downey.
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