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Zorns Lemma is a 1970 American structuralist 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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How long is Zorns Lemma?
Zorns Lemma has a runtime of 1h (1 hour).
Who directed Zorns Lemma?
Zorns Lemma was directed by Hollis Frampton and released in 1970.
What genre is Zorns Lemma?
Zorns Lemma is a Documentary film (1970).
Who stars in Zorns Lemma?
The cast of Zorns Lemma includes Robert Huot, Rosemarie Castoro, Marcia Steinbrecher, Twyla Tharp, Joyce Wieland.
What is the TMDB rating for Zorns Lemma?
Zorns Lemma has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 32 votes.
