Children’s Game #31: Slakken
Synopsis
Snail racing is a game of unequal chances, especially when your snails are not trained champions, but randomly plucked off a wall; individual temperaments and moods count as in any sport. They are supposed to radiate out towards a circular finishing line, but one mollusc is stubbornly introverted, while another may be heartsick: its sponsor speculates that “it needs love, it hasn’t eaten much.” Several think it’s more fun to climb over each other. Little girls’ nails echo the bright blobs of paint on shells. The children’s choral twittering resolves into “Allez! Allez!” It’s a photo finish. Suddenly rain sheets down and the kids stampede, almost causing a tragedy. The racing colors wash off like smoke glowing in water.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Children’s Game #31: Slakken
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Release Date
- 07/01/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Alÿs
Julien Devaux
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Alÿs
Director
Julien Devaux
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children’s Game #31: Slakken
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What is Children’s Game #31: Slakken about?
Snail racing is a game of unequal chances, especially when your snails are not trained champions, but randomly plucked off a wall; individual temperaments and moods count as in any sport. They are supposed to radiate out towards a circular finishing line, but one mollusc is stubbornly introverted, while another may be heartsick: its sponsor speculates that “it needs love, it hasn’t eaten much.” Several think it’s more fun to climb over each other. Little girls’ nails echo the bright blobs of paint on shells. The children’s choral twittering resolves into “Allez! Allez!” It’s a photo finish. Suddenly rain sheets down and the kids stampede, almost causing a tragedy. The racing colors wash off like smoke glowing in water.
Who directed Children’s Game #31: Slakken?
Children’s Game #31: Slakken was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Children’s Game #31: Slakken?
The principal cast of Children’s Game #31: Slakken includes Not specified.
When was Children’s Game #31: Slakken released and how long is it?
Children’s Game #31: Slakken was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 5m.