Heartbeat/Armpit
Synopsis
Heartbeat/Armpit (2003) is a looped digital video just under two and a half minutes long and with no sound, a rare format in Tillmans’s artistic world. At first glance, this piece with its stringent composition and seeming calm seems to resemble a photograph. What we see is a cropped section of an angled overhead shot of a young man lying bare chested on a carpet.On closer inspection minimal movements can be discerned within this harmonious composition. These minute movements attest to the fact that he is alive: we intuit his breath and heartbeat from the fact that his chest rises and falls gently, and the artery in his neck pulsates.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Original Title
- Heartbeat/Armpit
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Tillmans
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Tillmans
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heartbeat/Armpit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbeat/Armpit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heartbeat/Armpit about?
Heartbeat/Armpit (2003) is a looped digital video just under two and a half minutes long and with no sound, a rare format in Tillmans’s artistic world. At first glance, this piece with its stringent composition and seeming calm seems to resemble a photograph. What we see is a cropped section of an angled overhead shot of a young man lying bare chested on a carpet.On closer inspection minimal movements can be discerned within this harmonious composition. These minute movements attest to the fact that he is alive: we intuit his breath and heartbeat from the fact that his chest rises and falls gently, and the artery in his neck pulsates.
Who directed Heartbeat/Armpit?
Heartbeat/Armpit was directed by Wolfgang Tillmans.
Who stars in Heartbeat/Armpit?
The principal cast of Heartbeat/Armpit includes Not specified.
When was Heartbeat/Armpit released and how long is it?
Heartbeat/Armpit was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 3m.