Movie Description
Measures of Distance
(1988)Overview
In this video, the artist tries to overcome the effects of distance, and reflects on geography represented in exile due to war, and on the psychological distance represented in each one’s approach to her womanhood. The video beautifully weaves personal images and audio recordings of a very intimate nature, binding the personal with the political. Reading aloud from letters sent by her mother in Beirut, Hatoum creates a visual montage reflecting her feelings of separation and isolation from her Palestinian family. The personal and political are inextricably bound in a narrative that explores personal and family identity against a backdrop of traumatic social rupture, exile and displacement.
Featured Crew
- Director : Mona Hatoum
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Facts
Original TitleMeasures of Distance
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-01-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 15m
Homepagehttp://www.vdb.org/titles/measures-distance
Production CompaniesWestern Front Video
Genres
- Documentary