Ursonate
Based on Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’ 1932 sound poem Ursonate, consisting entirely of a nonsense, invented language, Kentridge’s work is comprised of two film projections: one in which the artist emphatically gesticulates as he sounds the score accompanied by an opera singer and percussionist, while a constant flow of animated calligraphic images drawn by Kentridge are projected on the second screen.
Director: William Kentridge
Runtime: 33 min
Cast
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ursonate about?
- Based on Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’ 1932 sound poem Ursonate, consisting entirely of a nonsense, invented language, Kentridge’s work is comprised of two film projections: one in which the artist emphatically gesticulates as he sounds the score accompanied by an opera singer and percussionist, while a constant flow of animated calligraphic images drawn by Kentridge are projected on the second screen.
- Who directed Ursonate?
- Ursonate was directed by William Kentridge.
- Who stars in Ursonate?
- Ursonate stars William Kentridge.
- How long is Ursonate?
- Ursonate has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).