The Class
Synopsis
The Class is a video work in which Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook lectures corpses about death in what seems to be a kind of classroom. It was filmed in an actual hospital morgue in Chiang Mai, with unclaimed dead bodies playing the role of the six "students" in the class. The work is a performance in which the artist tries to understand death by lecturing the dead about death, with the lecture offering various definitions of death from different perspectives. Araya at times talks directly to the cadavers, encouraging them to share their own views and experiences, and communicating with them in the same way she would with living people. This attitude demonstrates her attempt to confront something that society has overlooked as well as social taboos and cultural discrimination, and the religious and cultural values that involve death.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook
- Original Title
- The Class
- Spoken Languages
- Thai
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook
Department Leadership Roster
Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Class.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Class
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What is The Class about?
The Class is a video work in which Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook lectures corpses about death in what seems to be a kind of classroom. It was filmed in an actual hospital morgue in Chiang Mai, with unclaimed dead bodies playing the role of the six "students" in the class. The work is a performance in which the artist tries to understand death by lecturing the dead about death, with the lecture offering various definitions of death from different perspectives. Araya at times talks directly to the cadavers, encouraging them to share their own views and experiences, and communicating with them in the same way she would with living people. This attitude demonstrates her attempt to confront something that society has overlooked as well as social taboos and cultural discrimination, and the religious and cultural values that involve death.
Who directed The Class?
The Class was directed by Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook.
Who stars in The Class?
The principal cast of The Class includes Not specified.
When was The Class released and how long is it?
The Class was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 17m.