Body Politics (1974)

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Tethered to one another by a rope, two figures standing on parallel escalators perform five ways of being together—“against each other,” “with each other,” “to each other,” “for each other,” and “each other”—challenging expectations of how people can and should coexist in public space.

Director: Valie Export
Runtime: 3 min
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Country: Austria
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Valie Export

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Body Politics about?
Tethered to one another by a rope, two figures standing on parallel escalators perform five ways of being together—“against each other,” “with each other,” “to each other,” “for each other,” and “each other”—challenging expectations of how people can and should coexist in public space.
Who directed Body Politics?
Body Politics was directed by Valie Export.
How long is Body Politics?
Body Politics has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
Where was Body Politics produced?
Body Politics was produced in Austria.