Chants and Dances for Hand (2017)
"There are scenes of Vodou ceremonies in which I participated, scenes filmed during an uprising, personal images (Hand is my son from a Haitian marriage) but this is far from a documentary. There are no sounds other than the sync sounds that accompany the images. The sections devoted to five ceremonies are separated by “Interludes” that introduce other material, some of it threaded throughout. This is a tightly wound network of sonic and visual connections, with secret passages between elements. Thoughts about the relationship between ceremonies and personal and political life can arise, and of spectatorship in and outside of cinema, video and dreams." – Larry Gottheim
Director: Larry Gottheim
Runtime: 39 min
Release Date: June 22, 2017
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chants and Dances for Hand about?
- "There are scenes of Vodou ceremonies in which I participated, scenes filmed during an uprising, personal images (Hand is my son from a Haitian marriage) but this is far from a documentary. There are no sounds other than the sync sounds that accompany the images. The sections devoted to five ceremonies are separated by “Interludes” that introduce other material, some of it threaded throughout. This is a tightly wound network of sonic and visual connections, with secret passages between elements. Thoughts about the relationship between ceremonies and personal and political life can arise, and of spectatorship in and outside of cinema, video and dreams." – Larry Gottheim
- Who directed Chants and Dances for Hand?
- Chants and Dances for Hand was directed by Larry Gottheim.
- How long is Chants and Dances for Hand?
- Chants and Dances for Hand has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).
- Where was Chants and Dances for Hand produced?
- Chants and Dances for Hand was produced in United States of America.