Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City After Paris
Synopsis
William Kentridge’s ironic tribute to his hometown, animated on the basis of 25 drawings, is the first film of his “Drawing for Protection” cycle, in which he unfolds the triangle between Johannesburg building tycoon Soho Eckstein, his wife, and the dreamer Felix Teitelbaum. In this film he introduces the central characters of his meta-narrative which, located in a South Africa of the last days of a crumbling Apartheid, becomes an allegorical reflection on socio-political power relations.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Kentridge
- Original Title
- Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City After Paris
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Kentridge
Angus Gibson
Department Leadership Roster
William Kentridge
Director
Angus Gibson
Editor
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1989
1989
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What is Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City After Paris about?
William Kentridge’s ironic tribute to his hometown, animated on the basis of 25 drawings, is the first film of his “Drawing for Protection” cycle, in which he unfolds the triangle between Johannesburg building tycoon Soho Eckstein, his wife, and the dreamer Felix Teitelbaum. In this film he introduces the central characters of his meta-narrative which, located in a South Africa of the last days of a crumbling Apartheid, becomes an allegorical reflection on socio-political power relations.
Who directed Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City After Paris?
Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City After Paris was directed by William Kentridge.
Who stars in Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City After Paris?
The principal cast of Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City After Paris includes Not specified.
When was Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City After Paris released and how long is it?
Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City After Paris was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 8m.