Gestures (1974)
Assuming roles of both performer and director in "Gestures", Wilke explores her own face as artistic material. Whether kneading her skin into misshapen contortions or enacting stereotypical poses, she stages a fluid, continuous sequence of actions in front of the camera. Her performance calls attention to and deconstructs familiar representations of women, as well as encourages the viewer's personal or cultural associations with these gestures while also reclaiming agency over such depictions as her own.
Director: Hannah Wilke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date: June 11, 1974
Cast
- Hannah Wilke - Herself
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gestures about?
- Assuming roles of both performer and director in "Gestures", Wilke explores her own face as artistic material. Whether kneading her skin into misshapen contortions or enacting stereotypical poses, she stages a fluid, continuous sequence of actions in front of the camera. Her performance calls attention to and deconstructs familiar representations of women, as well as encourages the viewer's personal or cultural associations with these gestures while also reclaiming agency over such depictions as her own.
- Who directed Gestures?
- Gestures was directed by Hannah Wilke.
- Who stars in Gestures?
- Gestures stars Hannah Wilke.
- How long is Gestures?
- Gestures has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
- What genre is Gestures?
- Gestures is a Documentary film.
- Where was Gestures produced?
- Gestures was produced in United States of America.