Territories
Synopsis
Territories is an experimental documentary about the Notting Hill Carnival. It locates the event within the struggle between white authority and black youth, in this case over the contested spaces of the carnival, and reflects on its history as symbolic act of resistance. The film makes the case using montage: cutting carnival scenes with archive news reports - police surveillance to rioting in the street - and crossing looks of desire with alienation, from police to reveller, woman to man, man to man. Add to this a disembodied, political critique and trenchant images of police violence and the audience soon becomes aware that the documentary itself is part of the resistance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isaac Julien
- Original Title
- Territories
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Sankofa Film & Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isaac Julien
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Isaac Julien
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What is Territories about?
Territories is an experimental documentary about the Notting Hill Carnival. It locates the event within the struggle between white authority and black youth, in this case over the contested spaces of the carnival, and reflects on its history as symbolic act of resistance. The film makes the case using montage: cutting carnival scenes with archive news reports - police surveillance to rioting in the street - and crossing looks of desire with alienation, from police to reveller, woman to man, man to man. Add to this a disembodied, political critique and trenchant images of police violence and the audience soon becomes aware that the documentary itself is part of the resistance.
Who directed Territories?
Territories was directed by Isaac Julien.
Who stars in Territories?
The principal cast of Territories includes Maureen Blackwood, Kevin Graal, Andrea Julien, Nadine Marsh-Edwards, Antonia Thomas.
When was Territories released and how long is it?
Territories was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 25m.