Emptiness (1994)

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Emptiness is a visually striking experimental documentary that explores the complex intersections between body, power, and faith. Through a sequence of dense, symbolic compositions, the film unfolds as a thunderous meditation on the abuses of capital and the collapse of language. Mercado constructs a stark visual and sonic architecture where medicine and religion appear as intertwined systems of biopower—structures that discipline, sanctify, and ultimately exhaust the body. Minimal yet overwhelming, Emptiness confronts the spectator with the material presence of the “body-thing,” situating the human form at the center of a critical reflection on control, belief, and emptiness itself.

Director: Marcello Mercado
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date:
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Budget: $20,000
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emptiness about?
Emptiness is a visually striking experimental documentary that explores the complex intersections between body, power, and faith. Through a sequence of dense, symbolic compositions, the film unfolds as a thunderous meditation on the abuses of capital and the collapse of language. Mercado constructs a stark visual and sonic architecture where medicine and religion appear as intertwined systems of biopower—structures that discipline, sanctify, and ultimately exhaust the body. Minimal yet overwhelming, Emptiness confronts the spectator with the material presence of the “body-thing,” situating the human form at the center of a critical reflection on control, belief, and emptiness itself.
Who directed Emptiness?
Emptiness was directed by Marcello Mercado.
How long is Emptiness?
Emptiness has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is Emptiness?
Emptiness is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Emptiness?
Emptiness had a budget of $20,000.
Where was Emptiness produced?
Emptiness was produced in Argentina.