Resisting Paradise
Synopsis
Hammer’s 2003 film Resisting Paradise, which deals with the concept of art as a tool of political resistance, was especially fascinating to me. Hammer, who was doing a painting residency in Cassis, France, when war broke out in Kosovo, found herself questioning the validity of art in the face of political conflict and unrest. She began exploring the history of the French Resistance in Cassis, and used that as a chance to reflect on how Cassis’ artistic community, both those who were threatened by the Nazi occupation of France and those who were able to remain relatively neutral, reacted to the atrocities of the Second World War.
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May 8, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Hammer
- Original Title
- Resisting Paradise
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Hammer
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Hammer
Director
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What is Resisting Paradise about?
Hammer’s 2003 film Resisting Paradise, which deals with the concept of art as a tool of political resistance, was especially fascinating to me. Hammer, who was doing a painting residency in Cassis, France, when war broke out in Kosovo, found herself questioning the validity of art in the face of political conflict and unrest. She began exploring the history of the French Resistance in Cassis, and used that as a chance to reflect on how Cassis’ artistic community, both those who were threatened by the Nazi occupation of France and those who were able to remain relatively neutral, reacted to the atrocities of the Second World War.
Who directed Resisting Paradise?
Resisting Paradise was directed by Barbara Hammer.
Who stars in Resisting Paradise?
The principal cast of Resisting Paradise includes Barbara Hammer.
When was Resisting Paradise released and how long is it?
Resisting Paradise was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.