Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body (2001)

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Drawing on the idiom and imagery of the consumer culture he grew up in, video artist Paul McCarthy distorts and mutates the familiar into the disturbing and grotesque as fairy tale narratives and foods are transformed into tableaus of abuse and violation.

Director: Jörg Jung, Ralf Raimo Jung
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
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Original Language: en

Keywords

trauma, performance art

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body about?
Drawing on the idiom and imagery of the consumer culture he grew up in, video artist Paul McCarthy distorts and mutates the familiar into the disturbing and grotesque as fairy tale narratives and foods are transformed into tableaus of abuse and violation.
Who directed Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body?
Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body was directed by Jörg Jung, Ralf Raimo Jung.
Who stars in Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body?
Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body stars Paul McCarthy.
How long is Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body?
Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body?
Paul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body is a Documentary film.