The Hammer
Le Marteau
“Four minutes long, a commission, the hammer flies. A film on an artist.”
Synopsis
The hammer is the tool a sculptor uses to chip away at the block. It is the emblematic tool of French artist Jean-Luc Vilmouth. Akerman here instigates a game of musical chairs. The winner is then permitted to hurl the hammer out into the starry night.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chantal Akerman
- Original Title
- Le Marteau
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chantal Akerman
Department Leadership Roster
Chantal Akerman
Director
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What is The Hammer about?
The hammer is the tool a sculptor uses to chip away at the block. It is the emblematic tool of French artist Jean-Luc Vilmouth. Akerman here instigates a game of musical chairs. The winner is then permitted to hurl the hammer out into the starry night.
Who directed The Hammer?
The Hammer was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Who stars in The Hammer?
The principal cast of The Hammer includes Not specified.
When was The Hammer released and how long is it?
The Hammer was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 4m.