The Undertaker (2020)

Yael Bartana's dialogue-free and graceful 'The Undertaker' is a performative ceremony. A group of people dressed in white robes perform a choreographed ritual, led by an androgynous figure dressed in black, who leads them through an American metropolis and on to a cemetery where they bury their weapons in a pacifist gesture, but do so with power, pride and a will to resist. As they part with their machines, the members of the enigmatic group create a monument to life and the living, at the same time as they establish a connection to the phantoms of the past.

Director: Yael Bartana
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Language: Nederlands, עִבְרִית
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Undertaker about?
Yael Bartana's dialogue-free and graceful 'The Undertaker' is a performative ceremony. A group of people dressed in white robes perform a choreographed ritual, led by an androgynous figure dressed in black, who leads them through an American metropolis and on to a cemetery where they bury their weapons in a pacifist gesture, but do so with power, pride and a will to resist. As they part with their machines, the members of the enigmatic group create a monument to life and the living, at the same time as they establish a connection to the phantoms of the past.
Who directed The Undertaker?
The Undertaker was directed by Yael Bartana.
How long is The Undertaker?
The Undertaker has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Undertaker?
The Undertaker is a Documentary film.