A Call to Arms
Synopsis
A woman dressed in armour sleeps on the floor of a dark, sunlit room. As she sleeps dreams and memoires unravel in her head. In the final light of day she wakes herself and prepares for ‘battle’… A Call to Arms is an allegory of the emotional and practical struggles of the artist. It also aims to overcome this turmoil with a new mythopoetic legend, differing in purpose and conclusion from those traditionally offered. It pillages a number of tales and images of conflict which form part of our collective memory, and challenges these by placing women as central and powerful figures. Pageantry, flourishing banners and other emblems of war persist but an unusual serenity and poise underlies these suggestions of aggression and battle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cordelia Swann
- Original Title
- A Call to Arms
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
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What is A Call to Arms about?
A woman dressed in armour sleeps on the floor of a dark, sunlit room. As she sleeps dreams and memoires unravel in her head. In the final light of day she wakes herself and prepares for ‘battle’… A Call to Arms is an allegory of the emotional and practical struggles of the artist. It also aims to overcome this turmoil with a new mythopoetic legend, differing in purpose and conclusion from those traditionally offered. It pillages a number of tales and images of conflict which form part of our collective memory, and challenges these by placing women as central and powerful figures. Pageantry, flourishing banners and other emblems of war persist but an unusual serenity and poise underlies these suggestions of aggression and battle.
Who directed A Call to Arms?
A Call to Arms was directed by Cordelia Swann.
Who stars in A Call to Arms?
The principal cast of A Call to Arms includes Tilda Swinton.
When was A Call to Arms released and how long is it?
A Call to Arms was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 22m.