MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY (2024)
In 1979, Native Hawaiian poet Wayne Kaumualii Westlake (1947–1984) published MANIFESTO [for Concrete Poetry], a sardonic and avant-garde three-page poem that challenged the conventions of language and form. Reexamining the roots of Dadaism and the International Concrete Poetry movement of the 1950s, the film transforms text into a living, dynamic force—an interplay of words, sound, and movement that defies traditional narrative constraints.
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: October 4, 2024
Cast
- Sebastian Galasso - The Figure
Editing: Jody Stillwater
Production: Yanasa Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY about?
- In 1979, Native Hawaiian poet Wayne Kaumualii Westlake (1947–1984) published MANIFESTO [for Concrete Poetry], a sardonic and avant-garde three-page poem that challenged the conventions of language and form. Reexamining the roots of Dadaism and the International Concrete Poetry movement of the 1950s, the film transforms text into a living, dynamic force—an interplay of words, sound, and movement that defies traditional narrative constraints.
- Who directed MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY?
- MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY was directed by Sebastian Galasso, Richard Hamasaki, Jody Stillwater.
- Who stars in MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY?
- MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY stars Sebastian Galasso.
- How long is MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY?
- MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- Where was MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY produced?
- MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY was produced in United States of America.