City of Angels
Synopsis
Combining video, performance art, documentary, and tableau vivant, this short piece set in what appears to be part of the Ayutthaya Ruins in Bangkok, Thailand, begins with a panoramic shot of various Thai folks dressed in traditional garb and sleeping in the grass as a woman narrates. The rest of the piece is broken into six unbroken shots of these individuals in still poses depicting both some aspect of Thai life as well as suggesting its disquieting alienation from modernity, as the same woman narrator now sings. The final shot is again of the ensemble sleeping, suggesting that the previous montage was, indeed, a collective dream.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1983
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulay, Marina Abramović
- Original Title
- City of Angels
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- Thai
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulay, Marina Abramović
Department Leadership Roster
Ulay
Director
Marina Abramović
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for City of Angels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Angels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City of Angels about?
Combining video, performance art, documentary, and tableau vivant, this short piece set in what appears to be part of the Ayutthaya Ruins in Bangkok, Thailand, begins with a panoramic shot of various Thai folks dressed in traditional garb and sleeping in the grass as a woman narrates. The rest of the piece is broken into six unbroken shots of these individuals in still poses depicting both some aspect of Thai life as well as suggesting its disquieting alienation from modernity, as the same woman narrator now sings. The final shot is again of the ensemble sleeping, suggesting that the previous montage was, indeed, a collective dream.
Who directed City of Angels?
City of Angels was directed by Ulay, Marina Abramović.
Who stars in City of Angels?
The principal cast of City of Angels includes Not specified.
When was City of Angels released and how long is it?
City of Angels was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 20m.