Blood of Two (2009)

Blood of Two (2009) poster

The first collaboration between Matthew Barney & Elizabeth Peyton, Blood of Two is a unique, site-specific work that draws its references from Hydra itself – the surrounding environment, animals, humans, and local traditions are all part of the project in equal measure. Blood of Two centers on the former function of the Slaughterhouse and the customs of Hydra to establish connections between paganism and religion, ancient and modern, the ritualistic and familiar. As much as its conflicted terms strive for balance and fusion, it is Blood of Two’s greater resistance to these impulses, its failure to surrender unconditionally to them that ultimately counts, as a network of overlaps and crisscrosses.

Director: Matthew Barney
Genre: Documentary, Adventure, History
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Peter Strietmann
Editing: Peter Strietmann, Matthew Barney
Original Language: en

Themes

Deep Sea Exploration and Underwater World, Stone Age and Primitive Cave Painting Origins, Ocean Life and Deep Blue, Ocean and Sea Adventures

Keywords

sea, sculpture, slaughterhouse, art

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blood of Two about?
The first collaboration between Matthew Barney & Elizabeth Peyton, Blood of Two is a unique, site-specific work that draws its references from Hydra itself – the surrounding environment, animals, humans, and local traditions are all part of the project in equal measure. Blood of Two centers on the former function of the Slaughterhouse and the customs of Hydra to establish connections between paganism and religion, ancient and modern, the ritualistic and familiar. As much as its conflicted terms strive for balance and fusion, it is Blood of Two’s greater resistance to these impulses, its failure to surrender unconditionally to them that ultimately counts, as a network of overlaps and crisscrosses.
Who directed Blood of Two?
Blood of Two was directed by Matthew Barney.
How long is Blood of Two?
Blood of Two has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is Blood of Two?
Blood of Two is a Documentary, Adventure, History film.
What are the themes of Blood of Two?
The themes of Blood of Two include: Deep Sea Exploration and Underwater World, Stone Age and Primitive Cave Painting Origins, Ocean Life and Deep Blue, Ocean and Sea Adventures.