Measures of Distance
Synopsis
In this video, the artist tries to overcome the effects of distance, and reflects on geography represented in exile due to war, and on the psychological distance represented in each one’s approach to her womanhood. The video beautifully weaves personal images and audio recordings of a very intimate nature, binding the personal with the political. Reading aloud from letters sent by her mother in Beirut, Hatoum creates a visual montage reflecting her feelings of separation and isolation from her Palestinian family. The personal and political are inextricably bound in a narrative that explores personal and family identity against a backdrop of traumatic social rupture, exile and displacement.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mona Hatoum
- Original Title
- Measures of Distance
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Western Front Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mona Hatoum
Department Leadership Roster
Mona Hatoum
Director
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What is Measures of Distance about?
In this video, the artist tries to overcome the effects of distance, and reflects on geography represented in exile due to war, and on the psychological distance represented in each one’s approach to her womanhood. The video beautifully weaves personal images and audio recordings of a very intimate nature, binding the personal with the political. Reading aloud from letters sent by her mother in Beirut, Hatoum creates a visual montage reflecting her feelings of separation and isolation from her Palestinian family. The personal and political are inextricably bound in a narrative that explores personal and family identity against a backdrop of traumatic social rupture, exile and displacement.
Who directed Measures of Distance?
Measures of Distance was directed by Mona Hatoum.
Who stars in Measures of Distance?
The principal cast of Measures of Distance includes Not specified.
When was Measures of Distance released and how long is it?
Measures of Distance was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 15m.