Plus and Minus

About This Movie

So, 'Plus and Minus' is quite the curiosity, really. I stumbled across it at the Avantgarde Film Festival in London, and it stuck with me. Taka Iimura uses these scratched signs and a minimalist approach to probe into the nature of perception itself. The pacing is deliberate, almost meditative, playing with the idea of negative duration; I mean, a six-second black screen feels longer than it sounds. It’s a fascinating exploration of how concepts can twist our understanding. The atmosphere, though sparse, pulls you in and makes you think about what you're seeing—or not seeing. Definitely not your average experimental piece, but there's something deeply engaging about its simplicity and depth.

'Plus and Minus' is somewhat of a rarity in the collector's circuit, not widely circulated, and its experimental nature deters some but intrigues others. It's been released in limited formats over the years, making even the VHS copies somewhat sought after. The film's unique approach and philosophical themes have solidified its niche status, ensuring that it finds a home among serious collectors who appreciate avant-garde cinema.