The Monument
Monument
Synopsis
The clacking of heels on the floor, to the rhythm of a measured walk, accompanies the movement of a camera that scrutinises a man in close up. Slowly, the camera turns around him, from his feet on the floor to the top of his head. The man doesn't move a muscle, with his arms lying straight by his side, as though he has become an object under a woman's eye, identifiable by the sound of her footsteps. The closeness of the camera fragments and fetishises the body. There are no wide shots at any point that might enable the man to be identified. The fragments glimpsed by the camera do not provide any identifying markers, rendering the overall view disproportionate. Like a "monument", the figure is presented to the audience.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sanja Iveković
- Original Title
- Monument
- Country of Origin
- Yugoslavia
- Release Date
- 01/01/1976
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sanja Iveković
Department Leadership Roster
Sanja Iveković
Director
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What is The Monument about?
The clacking of heels on the floor, to the rhythm of a measured walk, accompanies the movement of a camera that scrutinises a man in close up. Slowly, the camera turns around him, from his feet on the floor to the top of his head. The man doesn't move a muscle, with his arms lying straight by his side, as though he has become an object under a woman's eye, identifiable by the sound of her footsteps. The closeness of the camera fragments and fetishises the body. There are no wide shots at any point that might enable the man to be identified. The fragments glimpsed by the camera do not provide any identifying markers, rendering the overall view disproportionate. Like a "monument", the figure is presented to the audience.
Who directed The Monument?
The Monument was directed by Sanja Iveković.
Who stars in The Monument?
The principal cast of The Monument includes Not specified.
When was The Monument released and how long is it?
The Monument was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 5m.