False Start
Faux départ
Synopsis
This film by French-Moroccan artist Yto Barrada observes the elaborate fossil industry in Morocco. Paying homage to the 'preparators' in the arid region between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, whose intrepid work is fueling a thriving trade in artifacts real, faux and hybrid, False Start is a rebuke to the fetishistic thirst for foreign objects, a sly meditation on authenticity, and a paean to creativity.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yto Barrada
- Original Title
- Faux départ
- Country of Origin
- Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yto Barrada
Department Leadership Roster
Yto Barrada
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for False Start.
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What is False Start about?
This film by French-Moroccan artist Yto Barrada observes the elaborate fossil industry in Morocco. Paying homage to the 'preparators' in the arid region between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, whose intrepid work is fueling a thriving trade in artifacts real, faux and hybrid, False Start is a rebuke to the fetishistic thirst for foreign objects, a sly meditation on authenticity, and a paean to creativity.
Who directed False Start?
False Start was directed by Yto Barrada.
Who stars in False Start?
The principal cast of False Start includes Not specified.
When was False Start released and how long is it?
False Start was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 23m.