The Casting (2007)

The Casting (2007) poster

Omer Fast’s video installation The Casting is based on interviews held with a U.S. Army sergeant before his renewed deployment in Iraq. Fast describes the project: “During several days he told me two stories which I have interwoven. The first took place in Bavaria and describes the sergeant’s relationship with a German girl who loves speed and self-mutilation. The second story takes place outside Baghdad and deals with a bomb on the roadside and a tragic mistake.” Fast took these two stories and processed them into a screenplay, which he then had interpreted by actors as a series of silent tableaux.

Director: Omer Fast
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
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Country: Israel
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Casting about?
Omer Fast’s video installation The Casting is based on interviews held with a U.S. Army sergeant before his renewed deployment in Iraq. Fast describes the project: “During several days he told me two stories which I have interwoven. The first took place in Bavaria and describes the sergeant’s relationship with a German girl who loves speed and self-mutilation. The second story takes place outside Baghdad and deals with a bomb on the roadside and a tragic mistake.” Fast took these two stories and processed them into a screenplay, which he then had interpreted by actors as a series of silent tableaux.
Who directed The Casting?
The Casting was directed by Omer Fast.
How long is The Casting?
The Casting has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is The Casting?
The Casting is a Documentary film.
Where was The Casting produced?
The Casting was produced in Israel.