Children’s Game #9: Saltamontes
Synopsis
Girls and boys, together for once, hunt through lush grass and undergrowth, on the lookout for well-camouflaged grasshoppers. When one is found its hind legs are pulled off, though not its wings. Each child hurls his or her grasshopper up into the air, where it flutters against the sky above the upturned faces of the skipping, wheeling children. Unable to fly far, it will soon free-fall and be captured again. The winner is the player whose grasshopper stays the longest in the air.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Children’s Game #9: Saltamontes
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela
- Release Date
- 01/01/2011
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Alÿs
Julien Devaux
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Devaux
Editor
Francis Alÿs
Director
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What is Children’s Game #9: Saltamontes about?
Girls and boys, together for once, hunt through lush grass and undergrowth, on the lookout for well-camouflaged grasshoppers. When one is found its hind legs are pulled off, though not its wings. Each child hurls his or her grasshopper up into the air, where it flutters against the sky above the upturned faces of the skipping, wheeling children. Unable to fly far, it will soon free-fall and be captured again. The winner is the player whose grasshopper stays the longest in the air.
Who directed Children’s Game #9: Saltamontes?
Children’s Game #9: Saltamontes was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Children’s Game #9: Saltamontes?
The principal cast of Children’s Game #9: Saltamontes includes Not specified.
When was Children’s Game #9: Saltamontes released and how long is it?
Children’s Game #9: Saltamontes was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 6m.