The Pawning of Latin America
El empeño latinoamericano
Synopsis
Reflecting on decades of economic fallout from the Pinochet regime, Rosenfeld used surveillance footage from a pawn shop in Santiago where customers sold their jewelry to pay off debts. The video's pace signals the dizzying circulatio of commodities. The artist's soundtrack of guttural vocalizations could imply strenuous efi or intense bodily pleasure. The title stresses tha a pawn is both a powerless player and a pledge! to an exhausting financial system with an insatiable greed for more.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lotty Rosenfeld
- Original Title
- El empeño latinoamericano
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lotty Rosenfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Lotty Rosenfeld
Director
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What is The Pawning of Latin America about?
Reflecting on decades of economic fallout from the Pinochet regime, Rosenfeld used surveillance footage from a pawn shop in Santiago where customers sold their jewelry to pay off debts. The video's pace signals the dizzying circulatio of commodities. The artist's soundtrack of guttural vocalizations could imply strenuous efi or intense bodily pleasure. The title stresses tha a pawn is both a powerless player and a pledge! to an exhausting financial system with an insatiable greed for more.
Who directed The Pawning of Latin America?
The Pawning of Latin America was directed by Lotty Rosenfeld.
Who stars in The Pawning of Latin America?
The principal cast of The Pawning of Latin America includes Not specified.
When was The Pawning of Latin America released and how long is it?
The Pawning of Latin America was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 7m.