Towers Open Fire and Other Films (1962)

Synopsis: In "Towers Open Fire," filmmaker Antony Balch tackles key themes and ideas from the writing of William S. Burroughs in a unique, cinematic style. The video also features "The Cut-Ups," "Bill &... In "Towers Open Fire," filmmaker Antony Balch tackles key themes and ideas from the writing of William S. Burroughs in a unique, cinematic style. The video also features "The Cut-Ups," "Bill & Tony," and "William Buys a Parrot" -- three other films by Balch that reflect the consciousness of the Beat Hotel Days in Paris (1958-1959) of Burroughs, Balch, Brion Gysin and Ian Sommerville. [More]

Director: Antony Balch

Director: Antony Balch