Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire
Synopsis
Produced while the Black Audio Film Collective were undergraduates, Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire is the first of a two-part 35mm slide-tape text entitled Expeditions; part two is entitled Images of Nationality. The work toured England from November 1984 to March 1985, using a Kodak dissolve unit to sequence images into narrative. The soundtrack to Signs of Empire, which consisted of tape loops of musique concrete and political speeches, was amplified to create a powerful environment of dread.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Akomfrah
- Original Title
- Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ghana
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Black Audio Film Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Akomfrah
Lina Gopaul
Department Leadership Roster
John Akomfrah
Director
Lina Gopaul
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire
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What is Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire about?
Produced while the Black Audio Film Collective were undergraduates, Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire is the first of a two-part 35mm slide-tape text entitled Expeditions; part two is entitled Images of Nationality. The work toured England from November 1984 to March 1985, using a Kodak dissolve unit to sequence images into narrative. The soundtrack to Signs of Empire, which consisted of tape loops of musique concrete and political speeches, was amplified to create a powerful environment of dread.
Who directed Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire?
Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire?
The principal cast of Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire includes Not specified.
When was Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire released and how long is it?
Expeditions 1 – Signs of Empire was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 21m.