Precious Products
Synopsis
In Precious Products we are subtly reminded of this country’s obsession with consumerism and narcissism. George, with his ever-present video-8 camera, attends an opening of Precious Products—an exhibition of artworks satirizing art as commodity. He leaves the art world of San Francisco to spend a Christmas holiday with friends in their opulent home. Ironically, this is the home of a celebrity (another kind of commodity), Russian defector/ballerina Natalia Makanova. Surrounded by all the luxuries of life and Makanova’s image, George muses about death. Panning over a dressing table laden with products, he focuses on a People magazine and comments, 'We are precious products, all of us.'
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January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Kuchar
- Original Title
- Precious Products
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
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What is Precious Products about?
In Precious Products we are subtly reminded of this country’s obsession with consumerism and narcissism. George, with his ever-present video-8 camera, attends an opening of Precious Products—an exhibition of artworks satirizing art as commodity. He leaves the art world of San Francisco to spend a Christmas holiday with friends in their opulent home. Ironically, this is the home of a celebrity (another kind of commodity), Russian defector/ballerina Natalia Makanova. Surrounded by all the luxuries of life and Makanova’s image, George muses about death. Panning over a dressing table laden with products, he focuses on a People magazine and comments, 'We are precious products, all of us.'
Who directed Precious Products?
Precious Products was directed by George Kuchar.
Who stars in Precious Products?
The principal cast of Precious Products includes Jane Arkinstall, Lynda Diamond, Sharon Grace, George Kuchar, Griff Kwiat.
When was Precious Products released and how long is it?
Precious Products was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 15m.