
In-Out (Antropofagia)
Synopsis
Shot originally in Super 8, this poignant short film by the artist Anna Maria Maiolino references Oswald de Andrade’s notion of cultural cannibalism from the 1920s, which was reinterpreted as tropicalismo in the 70s. The film presents a sequence of close-up shots of a male and a female mouth that trade gestures and expressions, creating an ambiguous dialogue, an oblique reference to the hardships of a female artist and the censorship and violence of the Brazilian dictatorship.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Maria Maiolino
- Original Title
- In-Out (Antropofagia)
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Maria Maiolino
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Maria Maiolino
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About In-Out (Antropofagia)
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In-Out (Antropofagia) about?
Shot originally in Super 8, this poignant short film by the artist Anna Maria Maiolino references Oswald de Andrade’s notion of cultural cannibalism from the 1920s, which was reinterpreted as tropicalismo in the 70s. The film presents a sequence of close-up shots of a male and a female mouth that trade gestures and expressions, creating an ambiguous dialogue, an oblique reference to the hardships of a female artist and the censorship and violence of the Brazilian dictatorship.
Who directed In-Out (Antropofagia)?
In-Out (Antropofagia) was directed by Anna Maria Maiolino.
Who stars in In-Out (Antropofagia)?
The principal cast of In-Out (Antropofagia) includes Not specified.
When was In-Out (Antropofagia) released and how long is it?
In-Out (Antropofagia) was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 8m.
