Foreign Names
Synopsis
Foreign Names focuses on the worker displacement in a compilation of video clips from Aroma, a coffee shop chain. Ben-Ner’s video shows counter staff at the coffee shops yelling nonsensical English “names,” fabricated and given to them by the artist. The texts edited together become a lament of the waiters’ disappearance and the state of workers today.
Release History & Theatrical Window
09/09/2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Ben Ner
- Original Title
- Foreign Names
- Release Date
- 01/01/2012
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Ben Ner
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Ben Ner
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foreign Names
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What is Foreign Names about?
Foreign Names focuses on the worker displacement in a compilation of video clips from Aroma, a coffee shop chain. Ben-Ner’s video shows counter staff at the coffee shops yelling nonsensical English “names,” fabricated and given to them by the artist. The texts edited together become a lament of the waiters’ disappearance and the state of workers today.
Who directed Foreign Names?
Foreign Names was directed by Guy Ben Ner.
Who stars in Foreign Names?
The principal cast of Foreign Names includes Not specified.
When was Foreign Names released and how long is it?
Foreign Names was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 5m.