From the Notebook of...
1972, English. Directed by Robert Beavers.
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From the Notebook of … was shot in Florence and takes as its point of departure Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks and Paul Valéry’s essay on da Vinci’s process. These two elements suggest an implicit comparison between the treatment of space in Renaissance art and the moving image. The film marks a critical development in the artist’s work in that he repeatedly employs a series of rapid pans and upward tilts along the city’s buildings or facades, often integrating glimpses of his own face. As Beavers notes in his writing on the film, the camera movements are tied to the filmmakers’ presence and suggests his investigative gaze.
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- Released
- 11 February 1972
- Country
- Italy, Switzerland
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From the Notebook of...: quick answers
What should I watch before From the Notebook of...?
Watch Palinode (1970), Diminished Frame (1971), Still Light (1971), and The Painting (1972) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after From the Notebook of...?
Next in the series: Work Done (1973), Ruskin (1974), and AMOR (1980).
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From the Notebook of... runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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From the Notebook of... isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 February 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed From the Notebook of...?
From the Notebook of... (1972) was directed by Robert Beavers and stars Robert Beavers, Gregory J. Markopoulos.