Mitchell's Death (1977)
Using performance as a means of personal transformation and catharsis, Mitchell’s Death mourns the death of Montano’s ex-husband. Every detail of her story, from the telephone call announcing the tragedy, to visiting the body, is chanted by Montano as her face, pierced by acupuncture needles, slowly comes into focus then goes out again. The chanting is reminiscent of Buddhist texts, while the needles signify the pain that is necessary for healing and understanding.
Director: Linda Montano
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mitchell's Death about?
- Using performance as a means of personal transformation and catharsis, Mitchell’s Death mourns the death of Montano’s ex-husband. Every detail of her story, from the telephone call announcing the tragedy, to visiting the body, is chanted by Montano as her face, pierced by acupuncture needles, slowly comes into focus then goes out again. The chanting is reminiscent of Buddhist texts, while the needles signify the pain that is necessary for healing and understanding.
- Who directed Mitchell's Death?
- Mitchell's Death was directed by Linda Montano.
- How long is Mitchell's Death?
- Mitchell's Death has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).