Appendice per una supplica (1972)
[Following overview courtesy of Art Basel] Appendice per una supplica shows a pair of male and female hands against a black background gesticulating an entire repertoire of possible meanings and interpersonal tensions. The film reveals La Rocca’s attempt at developing a language that is not pre-coded by society. This dealing with the social construction of meaning was influenced by her work for Italian television, where she created and presented shows for deaf-mute persons. It is the very first film in art history showing manual gestures.
Director: Ketty La Rocca
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: June 12, 1972
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano, No Language
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Ketty La Rocca
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Appendice per una supplica about?
- [Following overview courtesy of Art Basel] Appendice per una supplica shows a pair of male and female hands against a black background gesticulating an entire repertoire of possible meanings and interpersonal tensions. The film reveals La Rocca’s attempt at developing a language that is not pre-coded by society. This dealing with the social construction of meaning was influenced by her work for Italian television, where she created and presented shows for deaf-mute persons. It is the very first film in art history showing manual gestures.
- Who directed Appendice per una supplica?
- Appendice per una supplica was directed by Ketty La Rocca.
- How long is Appendice per una supplica?
- Appendice per una supplica has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- Where was Appendice per una supplica produced?
- Appendice per una supplica was produced in Italy.