Bile
Synopsis
"How thin is the human skin? What does it hide behind? The leather bag of apocalypse." Bile is an introspective essay on the notion of the human body as a political metaphor. Layer-by-layer the film digs down in order to reach answers to the proposed questions: what is body, what is illness and finally what is death. A journey through the history of medical imaging and a reflection on the recent death of the director's mother in the decorations of post-Soviet Russia. Getting under the skin of the viewer, the film attempts to comprehend the complex subject of corporeality. The title Bile refers to the physical and mental conditions of the human being. In fact, black bile comes from the old Greek for melancholy: melas cholè.
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam (IDFA)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ira A. Goryainova
- Screenplay & Story
- Ira A. Goryainova
- Original Score
- Hypnoskull
- Original Title
- Bile
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, French, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Inti Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ira A. Goryainova
Ira A. Goryainova
Hypnoskull
Patrick Stevens
Peter Krüger
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Krüger
Producer
Hypnoskull
Original Music Composer
Patrick Stevens
Director of Photography
Ira A. Goryainova
Director
Ira A. Goryainova
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bile.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bile about?
"How thin is the human skin? What does it hide behind? The leather bag of apocalypse." Bile is an introspective essay on the notion of the human body as a political metaphor. Layer-by-layer the film digs down in order to reach answers to the proposed questions: what is body, what is illness and finally what is death. A journey through the history of medical imaging and a reflection on the recent death of the director's mother in the decorations of post-Soviet Russia. Getting under the skin of the viewer, the film attempts to comprehend the complex subject of corporeality. The title Bile refers to the physical and mental conditions of the human being. In fact, black bile comes from the old Greek for melancholy: melas cholè.
Who directed Bile?
Bile was directed by Ira A. Goryainova.
Who stars in Bile?
The principal cast of Bile includes Not specified.
When was Bile released and how long is it?
Bile was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Bile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bile was composed by Hypnoskull.