Pyramid (2014)

Pyramid is a single screen work on Abraham Maslow's theory on the hierarchy of human needs filmed through the rhythms and choreography of middle class South England. Filmed in color and b&w on 16mm film, it continues Salmon's interest in the performance of the artist/cinematographer within both spontaneous and constructed situations and incorporates methods developed by various movements within documentary and avant-garde history. Using an array of sounds, music and conversation as well as silence, Salmon constructs an abstract documentary which both develops and challenges the themes presented in Maslow's theory as well as her own interest in human iconography, stereotype and domestic rhythm. The image of Maslow's pyramid and his pragmatic dissection of human needs and possible motivations provide a system of organization for the family and a philosophical framework for the video.

Director: Margaret Salmon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ben Cocking, Emily Guille-Marrett, Margaret Salmon
Editing: Margaret Salmon
Production: Cine Wiand
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Budget: $30,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyramid about?
Pyramid is a single screen work on Abraham Maslow's theory on the hierarchy of human needs filmed through the rhythms and choreography of middle class South England. Filmed in color and b&w on 16mm film, it continues Salmon's interest in the performance of the artist/cinematographer within both spontaneous and constructed situations and incorporates methods developed by various movements within documentary and avant-garde history. Using an array of sounds, music and conversation as well as silence, Salmon constructs an abstract documentary which both develops and challenges the themes presented in Maslow's theory as well as her own interest in human iconography, stereotype and domestic rhythm. The image of Maslow's pyramid and his pragmatic dissection of human needs and possible motivations provide a system of organization for the family and a philosophical framework for the video.
Who directed Pyramid?
Pyramid was directed by Margaret Salmon.
Who stars in Pyramid?
Pyramid stars Alban Cocking, Arlo Cocking, Ben Cocking, Emily Guille-Marrett, Philomena Salmon Wiand.
How long is Pyramid?
Pyramid has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Pyramid?
Pyramid is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Pyramid?
Pyramid had a budget of $30,000.
Where was Pyramid produced?
Pyramid was produced in United Kingdom.