Farrago
Synopsis
In 1984, Mike Cartmell began Narratives of Egypt, a four-part series that deals with the father in Prologue: Infinite Obscure, the son in In the form of the letter “X”, the lover in Cartouche, and wraps it all up in Farrago, a word meaning: a medley, a heap of fragments. Using a speculative etymology, Cartmell “adopts” the American writer Herman Melville as his father, using selected passages to ruminate on death, language and paternity. Farrago remained incomplete when Mike died, this is my version of the closing chapter, which continues Mike's project of remaking Moby-Dick, and presiding over the unholy marriage of Egypt and Melville.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Hoolboom
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Melville
- Original Title
- Farrago
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Hoolboom
Herman Melville
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Hoolboom
Director
Herman Melville
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farrago
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Farrago about?
In 1984, Mike Cartmell began Narratives of Egypt, a four-part series that deals with the father in Prologue: Infinite Obscure, the son in In the form of the letter “X”, the lover in Cartouche, and wraps it all up in Farrago, a word meaning: a medley, a heap of fragments. Using a speculative etymology, Cartmell “adopts” the American writer Herman Melville as his father, using selected passages to ruminate on death, language and paternity. Farrago remained incomplete when Mike died, this is my version of the closing chapter, which continues Mike's project of remaking Moby-Dick, and presiding over the unholy marriage of Egypt and Melville.
Who directed Farrago?
Farrago was directed by Mike Hoolboom.
Who stars in Farrago?
The principal cast of Farrago includes Not specified.
When was Farrago released and how long is it?
Farrago was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 23m.