Changing Parts (1984)

It operates through the juxtaposition of two strands of ambiguously contrasting image and sound. She has said: 'I want to remind the audience that there are different realities that people have to live through … Changing Parts … is about such different realities - the big contrast between a priviledged space, like the West, and the Third World where there's death, destruction, hunger.' (Quoted in Mona Hatoum, 1997, p.127.)

Director: Mona Hatoum
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date:
Production: Western Front Video
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Changing Parts about?
It operates through the juxtaposition of two strands of ambiguously contrasting image and sound. She has said: 'I want to remind the audience that there are different realities that people have to live through … Changing Parts … is about such different realities - the big contrast between a priviledged space, like the West, and the Third World where there's death, destruction, hunger.' (Quoted in Mona Hatoum, 1997, p.127.)
Who directed Changing Parts?
Changing Parts was directed by Mona Hatoum.
How long is Changing Parts?
Changing Parts has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
Where was Changing Parts produced?
Changing Parts was produced in Canada.