Filament (The Hands) (1975)
In the politically charged atmosphere of the early 70s, Mikis Theodorakis conducted a concert of his music in Philadelphia. His music was banned in Greece, his own country, at that time by the US-funded junta. Visiting the US on a limited visa, he was restricted to musical appearances only - no public speaking permitted. His hands, eloquent even when their gestures are deprived (by silent filming) of the music they are making, speak. Several in-camera phenomena resulted from the highly-charged nature of the shoot.
Director: Amy Halpern
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Amy Halpern
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Filament (The Hands) about?
- In the politically charged atmosphere of the early 70s, Mikis Theodorakis conducted a concert of his music in Philadelphia. His music was banned in Greece, his own country, at that time by the US-funded junta. Visiting the US on a limited visa, he was restricted to musical appearances only - no public speaking permitted. His hands, eloquent even when their gestures are deprived (by silent filming) of the music they are making, speak. Several in-camera phenomena resulted from the highly-charged nature of the shoot.
- Who directed Filament (The Hands)?
- Filament (The Hands) was directed by Amy Halpern.
- How long is Filament (The Hands)?
- Filament (The Hands) has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).