Forced to Disappear (1968)

Forced to Disappear (1968) poster

The film is the story of the crude destruction, meticulously done by the artist himself, of a frozen turkey produced in America. The meat is placed in a wooden box and buried in a grave in a field. Dedicated to the fundamental concepts of the ‘lay military priesthood’ (terminology typical of the generals): discipline, honour and other sacred duties, the film is part of a trilogy by Baruchello against the Vietnam War. —Tate Modern

Director: Gianfranco Baruchello
Runtime: 15 min
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Country: Italy
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Gianfranco Baruchello

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forced to Disappear about?
The film is the story of the crude destruction, meticulously done by the artist himself, of a frozen turkey produced in America. The meat is placed in a wooden box and buried in a grave in a field. Dedicated to the fundamental concepts of the ‘lay military priesthood’ (terminology typical of the generals): discipline, honour and other sacred duties, the film is part of a trilogy by Baruchello against the Vietnam War. —Tate Modern
Who directed Forced to Disappear?
Forced to Disappear was directed by Gianfranco Baruchello.
Who stars in Forced to Disappear?
Forced to Disappear stars Gianfranco Baruchello.
How long is Forced to Disappear?
Forced to Disappear has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
Where was Forced to Disappear produced?
Forced to Disappear was produced in Italy.