Shadow Procession (1999)

Shadow Procession (1999) poster

In KENTRIDGE’s cross-disciplinary, cross-media world of artistic creation, images are not merely background supporting characters for theatre or installations, but are seen as an important intermediary to understanding the world. Taking Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave’ as an example, he feels that the prisoners in the cave believed the shadows on the wall represented reality not because they were controlled by hallucinations, but because silhouettes projected onto walls by firelight were the beginning of mankind’s understanding of the meaning of the world.

Director: William Kentridge
Runtime: 7 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: William Kentridge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Procession about?
In KENTRIDGE’s cross-disciplinary, cross-media world of artistic creation, images are not merely background supporting characters for theatre or installations, but are seen as an important intermediary to understanding the world. Taking Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave’ as an example, he feels that the prisoners in the cave believed the shadows on the wall represented reality not because they were controlled by hallucinations, but because silhouettes projected onto walls by firelight were the beginning of mankind’s understanding of the meaning of the world.
Who directed Shadow Procession?
Shadow Procession was directed by William Kentridge.
How long is Shadow Procession?
Shadow Procession has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).