Variations
1998, English. Directed by Nathaniel Dorsky.
Variations is a 1998 American short silent avant-garde film directed by Nathaniel Dorsky. It is the second film in a set of "Four Cinematic Songs," which also includes Triste, Arbor Vitae, Love's Refrain.
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- 0h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 10 October 1998
- Country
- United States of America
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Variations: quick answers
What should I watch before Variations?
Watch Triste (1996) first.
What comes after Variations?
Next in the series: Arbor Vitae (2000) and Love's Refrain (2001).
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How long is Variations?
Variations runs 24 minutes (0h 24m).
Does Variations have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Variations on?
Variations isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 1998. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Variations?
If you liked Variations, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Directed by John Ford, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child.
Who directed Variations?
Variations (1998) was directed by Nathaniel Dorsky.