Covert Action
Synopsis
Covert Action is a stunning melange of rapid-fire retro imagery accomplishing Child’s proclaimed goal to "disarm my movies." "I wanted to examine the erotic behind the social, and remake those gestures into a dance that would confront their conditioning and, as well, relay the multiple fictions the footage suggests (the ‘facts’ forever obscured in the fragments left us). The result is a narrative developed by its periphery, a story like rumor: impossible to trace, disturbing, explosive."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abigail Child
- Original Title
- Covert Action
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abigail Child
Department Leadership Roster
Abigail Child
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Covert Action.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Covert Action
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What is Covert Action about?
Covert Action is a stunning melange of rapid-fire retro imagery accomplishing Child’s proclaimed goal to "disarm my movies." "I wanted to examine the erotic behind the social, and remake those gestures into a dance that would confront their conditioning and, as well, relay the multiple fictions the footage suggests (the ‘facts’ forever obscured in the fragments left us). The result is a narrative developed by its periphery, a story like rumor: impossible to trace, disturbing, explosive."
Who directed Covert Action?
Covert Action was directed by Abigail Child.
Who stars in Covert Action?
The principal cast of Covert Action includes Not specified.
When was Covert Action released and how long is it?
Covert Action was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 10m.