A Child Goes Burying Dead Insects (2009)

The repeated sequence of "a girl appearing in the woods, burying dead insects and then leaving" is made without a camera. With each repetition, the film images are broken down and the color is fading. The girl is performed by the filmmaker herself, channeling media as a medium. This film is structural but also has a narrative.

Director: Rei Hayama
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:
Country: Japan
Language: No Language
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Rei Hayama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Child Goes Burying Dead Insects about?
The repeated sequence of "a girl appearing in the woods, burying dead insects and then leaving" is made without a camera. With each repetition, the film images are broken down and the color is fading. The girl is performed by the filmmaker herself, channeling media as a medium. This film is structural but also has a narrative.
Who directed A Child Goes Burying Dead Insects?
A Child Goes Burying Dead Insects was directed by Rei Hayama.
How long is A Child Goes Burying Dead Insects?
A Child Goes Burying Dead Insects has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
Where was A Child Goes Burying Dead Insects produced?
A Child Goes Burying Dead Insects was produced in Japan.