Monument (1990)
William Kentridge’s Monument is a captivating short animated film about the unveiling of a statue dedicated to the South African work force. This monument comes to life, and continues to suffer under the elite white regime. This celebration and memorialization of past injustices fails in its goal to silence or normalize these injustices, as the statue breaks the cinematic third wall and its breathing fills our ears.
Director: William Kentridge
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Country: South Africa
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monument about?
- William Kentridge’s Monument is a captivating short animated film about the unveiling of a statue dedicated to the South African work force. This monument comes to life, and continues to suffer under the elite white regime. This celebration and memorialization of past injustices fails in its goal to silence or normalize these injustices, as the statue breaks the cinematic third wall and its breathing fills our ears.
- Who directed Monument?
- Monument was directed by William Kentridge.
- How long is Monument?
- Monument has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
- What genre is Monument?
- Monument is a Animation film.
- Where was Monument produced?
- Monument was produced in South Africa.