Peter Bundy's short poetic films evoke a spiritual quietude reminiscent of the writing of Flannery O'Conner. Much of Bundy's work can be construed as documentary, since he is primarily concerned with gathering images and sound from the world around him. His subjects are the aleatory moments he finds in the world, isolated by his camera in a manner that emphasizes their visual and thematic richness.
Among the films presented by Peter Bundy tonight are:
Alabama Departure
A series of vignettes of the rural Southern Alabama landscape today. Co-directed with Bryan Elsom. (1978, 10 mins, color)
Pendulum
A simple Foucault Pendulum transformed into an evocative orb. Co-directed with Jan Millsapps. (1978, 3 mins, color)
Underbridge
Shot from the underbelly of a large suspension bridge spanning the Mississippi River. Co-directed with Stan Woodward. (1978, 7 mins, color)
State Highway
A quiet contemplation of a rural Midwestern highway, from the vantage point of an old graveyard. (1978, 5 mins, color)
Transition
A graphic contemplation of an elevator, made during the filmmaker's divorce. (1979, 3 mins, color)
Wyoming Passage
(1980, 23 mins, color)