Harpstrings and Lava (2007)

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Part of the Performa07 Biennial, Harpstrings and Lava channels the tension inherent in certain nightmares, specifically in one friend's ghoulish fantasy about clashing contradictions. In this particular recurrent dream, tensile harpstrings and viscous lava inhabited the same space simultaneously, creating a sensation of visceral dread. Harpstrings and Lava aims to gently animate such 'hyper-real' dream images, drawing the viewer closer to the feeling of inexorable, anxious attachment shared by the onscreen characters.

Director: Daria Martin
Runtime: 13 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harpstrings and Lava about?
Part of the Performa07 Biennial, Harpstrings and Lava channels the tension inherent in certain nightmares, specifically in one friend's ghoulish fantasy about clashing contradictions. In this particular recurrent dream, tensile harpstrings and viscous lava inhabited the same space simultaneously, creating a sensation of visceral dread. Harpstrings and Lava aims to gently animate such 'hyper-real' dream images, drawing the viewer closer to the feeling of inexorable, anxious attachment shared by the onscreen characters.
Who directed Harpstrings and Lava?
Harpstrings and Lava was directed by Daria Martin.
Who stars in Harpstrings and Lava?
Harpstrings and Lava stars Nina Fog, Zeena Parkins.
How long is Harpstrings and Lava?
Harpstrings and Lava has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).