pretty-pretty (2019)

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In pretty-pretty, Kurdwin Ayub’s reflective self-staging meets Viennese Actionism, body horror coalesces with beauty, and the pain that Ayub has so often staged becomes physical for the first time. As she applies a fine needle making viewers’ nerves twitch, a bloody, radiant smile spreads across her face. (Diagonale 2020, die Unvollendete, Catalogue, mk)

Director: Kurdwin Ayub
Runtime: 2 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is pretty-pretty about?
In pretty-pretty, Kurdwin Ayub’s reflective self-staging meets Viennese Actionism, body horror coalesces with beauty, and the pain that Ayub has so often staged becomes physical for the first time. As she applies a fine needle making viewers’ nerves twitch, a bloody, radiant smile spreads across her face. (Diagonale 2020, die Unvollendete, Catalogue, mk)
Who directed pretty-pretty?
pretty-pretty was directed by Kurdwin Ayub.
How long is pretty-pretty?
pretty-pretty has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).