Forced to Disappear (1968)
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
Release Date: October 8, 1968
Cast
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.