> > Just a quick thought -- Greenaway isn't really as inovative as one might > think -- Godard was using split-screen (albeit with primative equipment) > as far back as Ici et ailleurs and Numero Deux (1974-5). > Actually, I believe the first use of multiple screens is attributed to Abel Gance, Napoleon (1927-French), who employed a three screen split on massive scale. Besides, whether Greenaway, or Godard, invented it is not the issue; the issue is whether they used it effectively. bt [log in to unmask] -- Marge: Sometimes I don't think you're listening to me Homer: Sure they will. ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.sa.ua.edu/screensite