Children’s Game #12: Musical Chairs
Synopsis
The game is filmed from above in a single take, emphasizing the inexorable process of subtraction. Six children place five chairs in a row, facing in alternate directions. When the music starts, the players skip one behind the other around the chairs. When the music stops, everyone scrambles to occupy the nearest chair and one person is left standing. The loser carries a chair away, stomping out of shot to the left. The music starts again, and so it goes on until the winner claims the last chair. Then there is only an empty space.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Children’s Game #12: Musical Chairs
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Release Date
- 01/01/2012
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Alÿs
Elena Pardo, Beto Ruiz
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Alÿs
Director
Elena Pardo
Producer
Beto Ruiz
Producer
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What is Children’s Game #12: Musical Chairs about?
The game is filmed from above in a single take, emphasizing the inexorable process of subtraction. Six children place five chairs in a row, facing in alternate directions. When the music starts, the players skip one behind the other around the chairs. When the music stops, everyone scrambles to occupy the nearest chair and one person is left standing. The loser carries a chair away, stomping out of shot to the left. The music starts again, and so it goes on until the winner claims the last chair. Then there is only an empty space.
Who directed Children’s Game #12: Musical Chairs?
Children’s Game #12: Musical Chairs was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Children’s Game #12: Musical Chairs?
The principal cast of Children’s Game #12: Musical Chairs includes Not specified.
When was Children’s Game #12: Musical Chairs released and how long is it?
Children’s Game #12: Musical Chairs was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 5m.