Syntagma
Synopsis
The body and specifically the "woman's body" is often used as a focus for questions of origin, subject-object relations, political resistance and sexuality. Valie Export's notion of "body language" poses an ironic relation to these questions that acknowledges "the end of the body" or at least the final break with the way in which we understand it to be a biological, existential, or metaphysical entity. Export has broken away from any notion of unity - either body, space, or time - into the fragmented world of doubling and difference that is caught in representation.
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- Director
- Valie Export
- Original Score
- Hans Hartel
- Original Title
- Syntagma
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Valie Export Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valie Export
Hans Hartel
Fritz Köberl
Valie Export
Department Leadership Roster
Valie Export
Director
Fritz Köberl
Director of Photography
Valie Export
Producer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Syntagma.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Syntagma
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What is Syntagma about?
The body and specifically the "woman's body" is often used as a focus for questions of origin, subject-object relations, political resistance and sexuality. Valie Export's notion of "body language" poses an ironic relation to these questions that acknowledges "the end of the body" or at least the final break with the way in which we understand it to be a biological, existential, or metaphysical entity. Export has broken away from any notion of unity - either body, space, or time - into the fragmented world of doubling and difference that is caught in representation.
Who directed Syntagma?
Syntagma was directed by Valie Export.
Who stars in Syntagma?
The principal cast of Syntagma includes Irmilin Hofer.
When was Syntagma released and how long is it?
Syntagma was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Syntagma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Syntagma was composed by Hans Hartel.