Losing: A Conversation with the Parents (1977)
Treating the problem of anorexia nervosa from the parents' perspective, Rosler presents a mother and father speaking about the tragedy of their daughter's death as a result of dieting. The conversation turns toward the irony of self-starvation in a land of plenty and toward the international politics of food, where food aid is used as a negotiating tool. Confronting a serious issue, Rosler simultaneously sets into play the confessional form and the ghoulish staginess of talk show dramatics.
Director: Martha Rosler
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: February 13, 1977
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Losing: A Conversation with the Parents about?
- Treating the problem of anorexia nervosa from the parents' perspective, Rosler presents a mother and father speaking about the tragedy of their daughter's death as a result of dieting. The conversation turns toward the irony of self-starvation in a land of plenty and toward the international politics of food, where food aid is used as a negotiating tool. Confronting a serious issue, Rosler simultaneously sets into play the confessional form and the ghoulish staginess of talk show dramatics.
- Who directed Losing: A Conversation with the Parents?
- Losing: A Conversation with the Parents was directed by Martha Rosler.
- How long is Losing: A Conversation with the Parents?
- Losing: A Conversation with the Parents has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).