A Place Called Lovely (1991)

“Nicky is seven. His parents are older and meaner.” A Place Called Lovely references the types of violence individuals find in life, from actual beatings, accidents and murders, to the more insidious violence of lies, social expectations, and betrayed faith. Benning collects images of this socially-pervasive violence from a variety of sources, tracing events from childhood: movies, tabloids, children's games (like mumbledy-peg), personal experiences, and those of others. Throughout, Benning uses small toys as props and examples—handling and controlling them the way we are, in turn, controlled by larger violent forces.

Director: Sadie Benning
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Place Called Lovely about?
“Nicky is seven. His parents are older and meaner.” A Place Called Lovely references the types of violence individuals find in life, from actual beatings, accidents and murders, to the more insidious violence of lies, social expectations, and betrayed faith. Benning collects images of this socially-pervasive violence from a variety of sources, tracing events from childhood: movies, tabloids, children's games (like mumbledy-peg), personal experiences, and those of others. Throughout, Benning uses small toys as props and examples—handling and controlling them the way we are, in turn, controlled by larger violent forces.
Who directed A Place Called Lovely?
A Place Called Lovely was directed by Sadie Benning.
Who stars in A Place Called Lovely?
A Place Called Lovely stars Sadie Benning.
How long is A Place Called Lovely?
A Place Called Lovely has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is A Place Called Lovely?
A Place Called Lovely is a Documentary film.
Where was A Place Called Lovely produced?
A Place Called Lovely was produced in United States of America.