May 2012
Mai 2012
Synopsis
May 2012 is composed of three visual elements. In the momentary opening shot the camera spies on riverside joggers from the Donaumarina U-Bahn station. Inside a nearby care home, two elderly women are eating. One is the artist´s mother. She stares into the camera, from where a loving hand reaches out to caress her face. Finally, we see a Christmas pudding decorated and surrounded by candles, all afire. The scene is reminiscent of the flaming Christmas tree in Anger´s Fireworks but was in fact inspired by a viewing of Po zakonu (By the Law) by Kuleshov. The flames burn strongly and race out of control, causing the camera to become agitated, breaking free from its static point of observation, perhaps in panic. The film is characteristic of Friedl vom Gröller´s project to break down the separation between daily life and the making of art, being a particularly compelling example of her recent works that meditate on the process of ageing.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Friedl vom Gröller
- Original Title
- Mai 2012
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Friedl vom Gröller
Department Leadership Roster
Friedl vom Gröller
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About May 2012
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What is May 2012 about?
May 2012 is composed of three visual elements. In the momentary opening shot the camera spies on riverside joggers from the Donaumarina U-Bahn station. Inside a nearby care home, two elderly women are eating. One is the artist´s mother. She stares into the camera, from where a loving hand reaches out to caress her face. Finally, we see a Christmas pudding decorated and surrounded by candles, all afire. The scene is reminiscent of the flaming Christmas tree in Anger´s Fireworks but was in fact inspired by a viewing of Po zakonu (By the Law) by Kuleshov. The flames burn strongly and race out of control, causing the camera to become agitated, breaking free from its static point of observation, perhaps in panic. The film is characteristic of Friedl vom Gröller´s project to break down the separation between daily life and the making of art, being a particularly compelling example of her recent works that meditate on the process of ageing.
Who directed May 2012?
May 2012 was directed by Friedl vom Gröller.
Who stars in May 2012?
The principal cast of May 2012 includes Not specified.
When was May 2012 released and how long is it?
May 2012 was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 3m.