Ashes (2014)
Ashes (2002-2015) a double video projection, tells the story of a young Caribbean man known by this name. In 2002 while shooting Caribs' Leap in Grenada, McQueen met and filmed a young man called Ashes, but the footage was not used. Many years later he learned that Ashes had been killed. McQueen decided to create a tribute to him, combining old and new footage. On one side of the screen, Ashes is full of life, his boat moving towards a seemingly unending horizon. The other side shows his tomb being constructed and the etching of a memorial plaque for his grave. Over the soundtrack, two local men tell the story of Ashes's untimely death.
Director: Steve McQueen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: October 14, 2014
Cast
- Ashes - Himself
Cinematography: Robby Müller
Editing: Joe Walker, Jessica de Koning
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Steve McQueen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ashes about?
- Ashes (2002-2015) a double video projection, tells the story of a young Caribbean man known by this name. In 2002 while shooting Caribs' Leap in Grenada, McQueen met and filmed a young man called Ashes, but the footage was not used. Many years later he learned that Ashes had been killed. McQueen decided to create a tribute to him, combining old and new footage. On one side of the screen, Ashes is full of life, his boat moving towards a seemingly unending horizon. The other side shows his tomb being constructed and the etching of a memorial plaque for his grave. Over the soundtrack, two local men tell the story of Ashes's untimely death.
- Who directed Ashes?
- Ashes was directed by Steve McQueen.
- Who stars in Ashes?
- Ashes stars Ashes.
- How long is Ashes?
- Ashes has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Ashes?
- Ashes is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ashes produced?
- Ashes was produced in United Kingdom.