Fountain (1999)

Fountain (1999) poster

Fountain is a video that originated from a live performance of drinking water from a mirror. The image of confronting one’s own image recalls Narcissus, the Greek god that fell in love with his own image without recognizing it as his own, in some way being a splitting of the interior and exterior selves. In Fountain the image attempts to become whole again by drinking in the image of itself.

Director: Patty Chang
Runtime: 6 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Patty Chang

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fountain about?
Fountain is a video that originated from a live performance of drinking water from a mirror. The image of confronting one’s own image recalls Narcissus, the Greek god that fell in love with his own image without recognizing it as his own, in some way being a splitting of the interior and exterior selves. In Fountain the image attempts to become whole again by drinking in the image of itself.
Who directed Fountain?
Fountain was directed by Patty Chang.
How long is Fountain?
Fountain has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).