Adorno's Grey
Synopsis
Adorno’s Grey features a single-channel video set in the Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt, where German philosopher Theodor W. Adorno famously taught. It shows two conservators scraping the walls of a lecture hall, looking for the legendary grey that Adorno had his classroom painted in order to promote concentration. The excavation is staged as a film set: the technical apparatus of the production is exposed and Steyerl’s directions for the excavators can be heard off camera. The video returns to an image of a camera being set up to take a photo of the lectern.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hito Steyerl
- Original Title
- Adorno's Grey
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hito Steyerl
Department Leadership Roster
Hito Steyerl
Director
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What is Adorno's Grey about?
Adorno’s Grey features a single-channel video set in the Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt, where German philosopher Theodor W. Adorno famously taught. It shows two conservators scraping the walls of a lecture hall, looking for the legendary grey that Adorno had his classroom painted in order to promote concentration. The excavation is staged as a film set: the technical apparatus of the production is exposed and Steyerl’s directions for the excavators can be heard off camera. The video returns to an image of a camera being set up to take a photo of the lectern.
Who directed Adorno's Grey?
Adorno's Grey was directed by Hito Steyerl.
Who stars in Adorno's Grey?
The principal cast of Adorno's Grey includes Not specified.
When was Adorno's Grey released and how long is it?
Adorno's Grey was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 14m.