Untitled (Human Mask) (2015)
The ‘Human Mask’ film is inspired by a real situation in Japan, in which a monkey – wearing the mask of a young woman – has been trained to work as a waitress. The film opens with footage of the deserted site of Fukushima in 2011, the camera functioning as a drone scaling the wreckage. This is followed by scenes of the monkey alone in her habitat, silhouetted against the empty, dark restaurant. In this dystopian setting, an animal acts out the human condition, trapped, endlessly repeating her unconscious role.
Director: Pierre Huyghe
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: February 10, 2015
Country: France
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pierre Huyghe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Untitled (Human Mask) about?
- The ‘Human Mask’ film is inspired by a real situation in Japan, in which a monkey – wearing the mask of a young woman – has been trained to work as a waitress. The film opens with footage of the deserted site of Fukushima in 2011, the camera functioning as a drone scaling the wreckage. This is followed by scenes of the monkey alone in her habitat, silhouetted against the empty, dark restaurant. In this dystopian setting, an animal acts out the human condition, trapped, endlessly repeating her unconscious role.
- Who directed Untitled (Human Mask)?
- Untitled (Human Mask) was directed by Pierre Huyghe.
- How long is Untitled (Human Mask)?
- Untitled (Human Mask) has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- Where was Untitled (Human Mask) produced?
- Untitled (Human Mask) was produced in France.