Tails

About This Movie

So, Tails from 1976 is this intriguing piece that plays with the idea of film as a medium. It’s not really about a traditional story; instead, you get these snippets, like remnants of various films, that fade into light flares. It creates this kind of dreamy atmosphere, almost like a meditation on endings—what’s left behind after a narrative closes. The pacing varies quite a bit depending on how you project it; when you run it at sound speed, it’s a brisk three minutes, but at silent speed, it stretches out to five. It’s an interesting exploration of how we perceive film and memory, and definitely distinct in its execution.

Tails is a bit of a rarity in the collector world; it doesn’t have a lot of information available, and the director remains unknown, which adds to its mystique. Formats can be tricky to find, but those who own a copy often cherish it for its unconventional approach to story and film aesthetics. Interest seems to fluctuate, but serious collectors appreciate its experimental nature and the discussions it sparks about film as an art form.