Children’s Game #42: Tenebom
Synopsis
The name of the game comes from the Spanish “tenedor,” fork, but its other name, “Come fango, Eat Mud,” seems more apt as we watch a silvery fork, its tines reduced to one sharp prong, piercing the earth again and again. Eight actions must be carried out in order; the first two recall knucklebones and the last, a smooth throw from seven paces back, is more like darts. In between, impossible flips and somersaults are performed by the tiny diver in the restricted space between fingers and hollow in the ground. At one point a younger boy mimes each movement in sync with the player, from behind, in a fascinated trance.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Children’s Game #42: Tenebom
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Release Date
- 14/10/2023
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Alÿs
Julien Devaux
Lisandra Durán Gutierrez, Raudel Hoyo Pérez
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Alÿs
Director
Julien Devaux
Editor
Lisandra Durán Gutierrez
Producer
Raudel Hoyo Pérez
Producer
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What is Children’s Game #42: Tenebom about?
The name of the game comes from the Spanish “tenedor,” fork, but its other name, “Come fango, Eat Mud,” seems more apt as we watch a silvery fork, its tines reduced to one sharp prong, piercing the earth again and again. Eight actions must be carried out in order; the first two recall knucklebones and the last, a smooth throw from seven paces back, is more like darts. In between, impossible flips and somersaults are performed by the tiny diver in the restricted space between fingers and hollow in the ground. At one point a younger boy mimes each movement in sync with the player, from behind, in a fascinated trance.
Who directed Children’s Game #42: Tenebom?
Children’s Game #42: Tenebom was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Children’s Game #42: Tenebom?
The principal cast of Children’s Game #42: Tenebom includes Not specified.
When was Children’s Game #42: Tenebom released and how long is it?
Children’s Game #42: Tenebom was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 5m.