The Holy Family Album (1991)

The Holy Family Album (1991) poster

The Holy Family Album, Angela Carter’s sacrilegious take on Christian iconography, was one of the points of inspiration for curator Marie Mulvey-Roberts for the Strange Worlds Exhibition. The programme conceives of the representation of Christ in Western art history as photos in God’s photo album, only God the Father is not in pictures because he is behind the camera, taking the photographs, “calling the shots”.

Director: Angela Carter, Jo Ann Kaplan
Runtime: 27 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Holy Family Album about?
The Holy Family Album, Angela Carter’s sacrilegious take on Christian iconography, was one of the points of inspiration for curator Marie Mulvey-Roberts for the Strange Worlds Exhibition. The programme conceives of the representation of Christ in Western art history as photos in God’s photo album, only God the Father is not in pictures because he is behind the camera, taking the photographs, “calling the shots”.
Who directed The Holy Family Album?
The Holy Family Album was directed by Angela Carter, Jo Ann Kaplan.
How long is The Holy Family Album?
The Holy Family Album has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).