Still Life (2004)

Still Life (2004) poster

Still Life gazes unflinchingly at the violence of war, observing the eerie architecture of the West Bank and Gaza Strip collapsed under Israeli occupation. This portrait provides brutal witness to how government sanctioned destruction metes upon structures of home and State. Unlike the mediated images of current warfare, Still Life examines the effects of the destruction of Occupation through the details of cinematic landscapes and its inherent inhabitants. In its relentless questioning reaffirmed with a unique and unremitting soundtrack by composer Zeena Parkins, Still Life forces us to focus on details of devastation.

Director: Cynthia Madansky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
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Music: Zeena Parkins
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Still Life about?
Still Life gazes unflinchingly at the violence of war, observing the eerie architecture of the West Bank and Gaza Strip collapsed under Israeli occupation. This portrait provides brutal witness to how government sanctioned destruction metes upon structures of home and State. Unlike the mediated images of current warfare, Still Life examines the effects of the destruction of Occupation through the details of cinematic landscapes and its inherent inhabitants. In its relentless questioning reaffirmed with a unique and unremitting soundtrack by composer Zeena Parkins, Still Life forces us to focus on details of devastation.
Who directed Still Life?
Still Life was directed by Cynthia Madansky.
How long is Still Life?
Still Life has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is Still Life?
Still Life is a Documentary film.