Blind Country (1989)
This collaborative video project is based on a short story by H.G. Wells called "The Country of the Blind"—about a man who travels to a country of blind people and attempts to dominate their sensual, feminine culture with his male, sight-derived power. Following this theme, "Blind Country" begins with animated fruit dancing over Mike Kelley's body and the admonition of "Northerners" to "refill the quickly emptying sack." In the male-dominated land of the North, candy-spurting pinatas stand as phallic symbols. Presumably castrated, and stripped of his authority, Kelley acts the buffoon as he is led through the murky land of the South, a "female," earthy, "realm of the senses" opposing the phallocentric world of the North.
Cast
Screenplay
- Mike Kelley (Original Concept)
Keywords
castration, performance art, grotesque
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blind Country about?
- This collaborative video project is based on a short story by H.G. Wells called "The Country of the Blind"—about a man who travels to a country of blind people and attempts to dominate their sensual, feminine culture with his male, sight-derived power. Following this theme, "Blind Country" begins with animated fruit dancing over Mike Kelley's body and the admonition of "Northerners" to "refill the quickly emptying sack." In the male-dominated land of the North, candy-spurting pinatas stand as phallic symbols. Presumably castrated, and stripped of his authority, Kelley acts the buffoon as he is led through the murky land of the South, a "female," earthy, "realm of the senses" opposing the phallocentric world of the North.
- Who directed Blind Country?
- Blind Country was directed by Ericka Beckman.
- Who stars in Blind Country?
- Blind Country stars Mike Kelley, Bob Gibson, Aura Rosenberg, Lolly Lincoln, Amanda Katz, Ian Bearce.
- How long is Blind Country?
- Blind Country has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Blind Country?
- Blind Country is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was Blind Country produced?
- Blind Country was produced in United States of America.