Muñecos (Have a baby)
Synopsis
The Super 8mm film “Muñecos” (1972) — shot by the artist, Leopoldo Maler and Carolee Schneemann — combines recordings of a happening by Hirsch that took place in three cities: in Buenos Aires, London, and New York. In each, she is seen handing out 500 tiny baby dolls to bystanders, while candidly suggesting to everyone: “Have a baby!” This work was made in response to a period of strong pro-natalist and anti-contraceptive policies pushed by the Argentinian government.
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- Director
- Narcisa Hirsch
- Original Title
- Muñecos (Have a baby)
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
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Narcisa Hirsch
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Narcisa Hirsch
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What is Muñecos (Have a baby) about?
The Super 8mm film “Muñecos” (1972) — shot by the artist, Leopoldo Maler and Carolee Schneemann — combines recordings of a happening by Hirsch that took place in three cities: in Buenos Aires, London, and New York. In each, she is seen handing out 500 tiny baby dolls to bystanders, while candidly suggesting to everyone: “Have a baby!” This work was made in response to a period of strong pro-natalist and anti-contraceptive policies pushed by the Argentinian government.
Who directed Muñecos (Have a baby)?
Muñecos (Have a baby) was directed by Narcisa Hirsch.
Who stars in Muñecos (Have a baby)?
The principal cast of Muñecos (Have a baby) includes Narcisa Hirsch.
When was Muñecos (Have a baby) released and how long is it?
Muñecos (Have a baby) was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 15m.