Return is a methodical construction of the approach of an individual towards an unseen goal, which assumes metaphorical significance. Viola moves toward the camera/viewer, pausing every few steps to ring a bell, at which point he is momentarily thrust back to his starting place, and then advanced again. Finally reaching his destination, he is taken through all of the previous stages in a single instant and returned to the source of his journey.

6.9

RETURN

1985

8mm work directed by Norihiko Morinaga.

6.4

Return

2015

A young couple purchase their new home to start a life together, only to find out the elderly couple next door have other plans for them.