"Empire" (Warhol)

"Empire" by Andy Warhol is a minimalist film capturing a continuous, eight-hour shot of the Empire State Building from sunset to sunrise. It explores themes of time, perception, and mundane reality by focusing on a single, iconic subject without narration or plot. The piece emphasizes the physical presence of the building and invites viewers to experience the passage of time passively. As an avant-garde work, it challenges traditional storytelling, encouraging viewers to reflect on duration, perception, and the nature of cinematic art.