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Zorns Lemma

NR19701hHollis Frampton
IMDb 6.5
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Zorns Lemma is a 1970 American structural film by Hollis Frampton. It is named after Zorn's lemma (also known as the Kuratowski–Zorn lemma), a proposition of set theory formulated by mathematician Max Zorn in 1935. Zorns Lemma is prefaced with a reading from an early grammar textbook. The remainder of the film, largely silent, shows the viewer an evolving 24-part "alphabet" (where i & j and u & v are interchanged) which is cycled through, replaced and expanded upon. The film's conclusion shows a man, woman and dog walking through snow as several voices read passages from On Light, or the Ingression of Forms by Robert Grosseteste.

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What is Zorns Lemma (1970) about?

Zorns Lemma is a 1970 American structural film by Hollis Frampton. It is named after Zorn's lemma (also known as the Kuratowski–Zorn lemma), a proposition of set theory formulated by mathematician Max Zorn in 1935. Zorns Lemma is prefaced with a reading from an early grammar textbook. The remainder of the film, largely silent, shows the viewer an evolving 24-part "alphabet" (where i & j and u &…

Who stars in Zorns Lemma?

Zorns Lemma stars Robert Huot, Rosemarie Castoro, Marcia Steinbrecher, Twyla Tharp, Joyce Wieland. The film was directed by Hollis Frampton.

How long is Zorns Lemma?

Zorns Lemma has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1970. It is rated NR.

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Zorns Lemma holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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