Rapture
Synopsis
The installation features two black-and-white projections. One depicts a group of men dressed in Western suits and the other captures a group of women veiled in chador. In the work, Neshat takes on entrenched gender stereotypes by placing the men in a structured, architectural fortress and the women in a wild, natural desert. The viewer is positioned between these dichotomies, with the videos displayed on opposite walls, and is forced to shift attention from one to the other. The installation shows how established beliefs and presumptions can flourish in social and religious systems, emphasizing that these deep-rooted dynamics profoundly impact all people, indiscriminate of gender.
Release History & Theatrical Window
The Broad, Los Angeles, CA
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shirin Neshat
- Original Title
- Rapture
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shirin Neshat
Department Leadership Roster
Shirin Neshat
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rapture.
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What is Rapture about?
The installation features two black-and-white projections. One depicts a group of men dressed in Western suits and the other captures a group of women veiled in chador. In the work, Neshat takes on entrenched gender stereotypes by placing the men in a structured, architectural fortress and the women in a wild, natural desert. The viewer is positioned between these dichotomies, with the videos displayed on opposite walls, and is forced to shift attention from one to the other. The installation shows how established beliefs and presumptions can flourish in social and religious systems, emphasizing that these deep-rooted dynamics profoundly impact all people, indiscriminate of gender.
Who directed Rapture?
Rapture was directed by Shirin Neshat.
Who stars in Rapture?
The principal cast of Rapture includes Not specified.
When was Rapture released and how long is it?
Rapture was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 9m.