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Traction

Synopsis

Featuring the artist in a tug-of-war with an off-screen adversary, who is only seen through their looming shadow. The rope's tension ebbs and flows throughout the unrehearsed contest, as the artist's physical endurance is challenged.
Official Selection PRISME – Argentique du futur 2023

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
2 min 46 sec
Format
16mm
Director
Jenny Baines
Principal cast
Action for Camera Performed by: Jenny Baines, Suzanne Maslen
Sound Note
This is a silent film piece

Genre

Experimental

Categories

Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Jenny Baines

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