Precious Products (1989)
In Precious Products we are subtly reminded of this country’s obsession with consumerism and narcissism. George, with his ever-present video-8 camera, attends an opening of Precious Products—an exhibition of artworks satirizing art as commodity. He leaves the art world of San Francisco to spend a Christmas holiday with friends in their opulent home. Ironically, this is the home of a celebrity (another kind of commodity), Russian defector/ballerina Natalia Makanova. Surrounded by all the luxuries of life and Makanova’s image, George muses about death. Panning over a dressing table laden with products, he focuses on a People magazine and comments, 'We are precious products, all of us.'
Director: George Kuchar
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Jane Arkinstall - Herself
- Lynda Diamond - Herself
- Sharon Grace - Herself
- George Kuchar - Himself
- Griff Kwiat - Himself
- Dennis Morrison - Himself
- Ben Polsky - Himself
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Kuchar
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Precious Products about?
- In Precious Products we are subtly reminded of this country’s obsession with consumerism and narcissism. George, with his ever-present video-8 camera, attends an opening of Precious Products—an exhibition of artworks satirizing art as commodity. He leaves the art world of San Francisco to spend a Christmas holiday with friends in their opulent home. Ironically, this is the home of a celebrity (another kind of commodity), Russian defector/ballerina Natalia Makanova. Surrounded by all the luxuries of life and Makanova’s image, George muses about death. Panning over a dressing table laden with products, he focuses on a People magazine and comments, 'We are precious products, all of us.'
- Who directed Precious Products?
- Precious Products was directed by George Kuchar.
- Who stars in Precious Products?
- Precious Products stars Jane Arkinstall, Lynda Diamond, Sharon Grace, George Kuchar, Griff Kwiat, Dennis Morrison.
- How long is Precious Products?
- Precious Products has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Precious Products?
- Precious Products is a Comedy film.
- Where was Precious Products produced?
- Precious Products was produced in United States of America.