Modern Times
Synopsis
In these five "modern narratives" of desire in contemporary consumer culture, Almy constructs an ironic social critique. Each segment focuses on a single concept that is visualized with a simple formal device. With an economy of visual and verbal means, Almy merges voiceovers and images to achieve abbreviated narratives of alienated modern lives. In the first segment, photographic slide projections of individuals and household objects are each labeled "nice." In another, a woman describes a man with an associative series of adjectives progressing from the positive to the pejorative, from "perfect, absolutely perfect," to "boring, absolutely boring." Throughout, Almy presents a picture of personal and social stasis, the commodification of everyday life.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Almy
- Original Title
- Modern Times
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Almy
Department Leadership Roster
Max Almy
Director
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What is Modern Times about?
In these five "modern narratives" of desire in contemporary consumer culture, Almy constructs an ironic social critique. Each segment focuses on a single concept that is visualized with a simple formal device. With an economy of visual and verbal means, Almy merges voiceovers and images to achieve abbreviated narratives of alienated modern lives. In the first segment, photographic slide projections of individuals and household objects are each labeled "nice." In another, a woman describes a man with an associative series of adjectives progressing from the positive to the pejorative, from "perfect, absolutely perfect," to "boring, absolutely boring." Throughout, Almy presents a picture of personal and social stasis, the commodification of everyday life.
Who directed Modern Times?
Modern Times was directed by Max Almy.
Who stars in Modern Times?
The principal cast of Modern Times includes Not specified.
When was Modern Times released and how long is it?
Modern Times was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 19m.