Athyrium Filix-Femina (2016)
« Athyrium Filix-Femina » , the 2nd "quilt film" paying homage to pioneering female artists, was created using Atkins' original cyanotype recipe, coating 35mm film, and exposing each filmstrip to sun. The images are a combination of botanical photograms like Atkins’ images and found footage that tells the story of a young girl tormented by a gang of bullies that, weaved together, produce a feminist narrative that questions malecentrism within the history of the photographic arts and sciences.
Director: Kelly Egan
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: October 8, 2016
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Athyrium Filix-Femina about?
- « Athyrium Filix-Femina » , the 2nd "quilt film" paying homage to pioneering female artists, was created using Atkins' original cyanotype recipe, coating 35mm film, and exposing each filmstrip to sun. The images are a combination of botanical photograms like Atkins’ images and found footage that tells the story of a young girl tormented by a gang of bullies that, weaved together, produce a feminist narrative that questions malecentrism within the history of the photographic arts and sciences.
- Who directed Athyrium Filix-Femina?
- Athyrium Filix-Femina was directed by Kelly Egan.
- How long is Athyrium Filix-Femina?
- Athyrium Filix-Femina has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- Where was Athyrium Filix-Femina produced?
- Athyrium Filix-Femina was produced in Canada.