Children’s Game #4: Elastic
Synopsis
Close-up on shiny boots, knotted elastic, cobbles. Within the confines of a courtyard two demure little girls are playing a game of confinement, entrapment, escape. An elastic band has been stretched into a rectangle around four points –the legs of one girl and of a chair. At first the rectangle is positioned close to the ground. Silent with concentration, the girls take turns bracing the elastic and performing a prescribed sequence of jumps on and around the tensed bands. Ankles are entangled and then jump free. As the elastic rises higher, more and more of the body is involved in skilful contortions and athletic, perilous choreography. There’s no ultimate winning, just getting better at the dance.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Children’s Game #4: Elastic
- Country of Origin
- France
- Release Date
- 02/01/2008
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Alÿs
Julien Devaux
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Alÿs
Director
Julien Devaux
Editor
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What is Children’s Game #4: Elastic about?
Close-up on shiny boots, knotted elastic, cobbles. Within the confines of a courtyard two demure little girls are playing a game of confinement, entrapment, escape. An elastic band has been stretched into a rectangle around four points –the legs of one girl and of a chair. At first the rectangle is positioned close to the ground. Silent with concentration, the girls take turns bracing the elastic and performing a prescribed sequence of jumps on and around the tensed bands. Ankles are entangled and then jump free. As the elastic rises higher, more and more of the body is involved in skilful contortions and athletic, perilous choreography. There’s no ultimate winning, just getting better at the dance.
Who directed Children’s Game #4: Elastic?
Children’s Game #4: Elastic was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Children’s Game #4: Elastic?
The principal cast of Children’s Game #4: Elastic includes Not specified.
When was Children’s Game #4: Elastic released and how long is it?
Children’s Game #4: Elastic was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 8m.