Return (1975)

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.

Return is a 1975 movie. Directed by Bill Viola. Main cast: Bill Viola. Runtime: 7 minutes. Its average rating is 6.9 out of 10, from 656 votes.