Weighing... and Wanting
Synopsis
Drawing, literally, from the story of Daniel and Belshazzar, William Kentridge's film Weighing… and Wanting re-examines the legacy of Belshazzar's message in post-apartheid South Africa. While the political climate shared by Belshazzar's kingdom and apartheid-era South Africa is striking – in both, a ruling civilization relegates whole populations to subhuman status – Kentridge sets the scene of his film after the South African rule of oppression has been replaced by the ascent of the African National Congress. Left in the frame of apartheid's collapse is Kentridge's charcoal creation, Soho Eckstein, a former apartheid profiteer and businessman, contemplating the works of his own hand in the dissolution of love and in the building of industry.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Kentridge
- Original Title
- Weighing... and Wanting
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Kentridge
Department Leadership Roster
William Kentridge
Director
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What is Weighing... and Wanting about?
Drawing, literally, from the story of Daniel and Belshazzar, William Kentridge's film Weighing… and Wanting re-examines the legacy of Belshazzar's message in post-apartheid South Africa. While the political climate shared by Belshazzar's kingdom and apartheid-era South Africa is striking – in both, a ruling civilization relegates whole populations to subhuman status – Kentridge sets the scene of his film after the South African rule of oppression has been replaced by the ascent of the African National Congress. Left in the frame of apartheid's collapse is Kentridge's charcoal creation, Soho Eckstein, a former apartheid profiteer and businessman, contemplating the works of his own hand in the dissolution of love and in the building of industry.
Who directed Weighing... and Wanting?
Weighing... and Wanting was directed by William Kentridge.
Who stars in Weighing... and Wanting?
The principal cast of Weighing... and Wanting includes Not specified.
When was Weighing... and Wanting released and how long is it?
Weighing... and Wanting was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 6m.