The Geography of the Body (1943)
A quotation from Aristophanes, "The desire and pursuit of the whole is called love," precedes views of a man and a woman's bodies, often in extreme close up. Off-screen, a voice recites fragments of oracular literature and purple prose. We see an eye, an ear, a mouth, a tongue, bits of hair, a hand, the tips of fingers, toes. Occasionally, the frame includes a larger scape of a body: a chest, a back, a breast. Usually the camera is stationery; sometimes, it moves across a body, remaining in close up. They hold hands for one moment. The bodies are without clothes; no genitalia are visible.
Director: Willard Maas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1943
Cast
- George Barker - Narrator / Body
- Willard Maas - Body
- Marie Menken - Body
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
literature, human body
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Geography of the Body about?
- A quotation from Aristophanes, "The desire and pursuit of the whole is called love," precedes views of a man and a woman's bodies, often in extreme close up. Off-screen, a voice recites fragments of oracular literature and purple prose. We see an eye, an ear, a mouth, a tongue, bits of hair, a hand, the tips of fingers, toes. Occasionally, the frame includes a larger scape of a body: a chest, a back, a breast. Usually the camera is stationery; sometimes, it moves across a body, remaining in close up. They hold hands for one moment. The bodies are without clothes; no genitalia are visible.
- Who directed The Geography of the Body?
- The Geography of the Body was directed by Willard Maas.
- Who stars in The Geography of the Body?
- The Geography of the Body stars George Barker, Willard Maas, Marie Menken.
- How long is The Geography of the Body?
- The Geography of the Body has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Geography of the Body?
- The Geography of the Body is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Geography of the Body produced?
- The Geography of the Body was produced in United States of America.