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Salt Water (1986)

Movie ★ 6.0 19 min

Reflections in fish tanks in the windows of restaurants in Chinatown, San Francisco, accompanied by sounds of foghorns, passers-by, dining and breaking waves. Shot on Super 8, the images oscillate between abstraction, documentary portrait and poetry, with the fish coming in and out of focus, whilst the sound provides a grounding in the setting of San Francisco’s harbour and nearby Chinatown.

Guy Sherwin Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1986
Runtime
19 min

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Frequently asked questions

What is Salt Water about?
Reflections in fish tanks in the windows of restaurants in Chinatown, San Francisco, accompanied by sounds of foghorns, passers-by, dining and breaking waves. Shot on Super 8, the images oscillate between abstraction, documentary portrait and poetry, with the fish coming in and out of focus, whilst the sound provides a grounding in the setting of San Francisco’s harbour and nearby Chinatown.
Who directed Salt Water?
Salt Water was directed by Guy Sherwin.
When was Salt Water released?
Salt Water is a 1986 film.
Where can I watch Salt Water?
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