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04/10/201918m

Clay Theory

Synopsis

In a museum in Cyprus, ancient terracotta figures shaped like human beings bear witness to the ideas about the origin of life on earth that prevailed at the time. In severel ancient myths, clay contained the seed of life itself. In the future, the sculptures may be seen to herald a post-human condition where man-made life is a reality. Equipped with a home-made 3D camera, artist Amalie Smith has created a speculative multidisciplinary study of origin myths and the precursors of artificial life.

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Director
Amalie Smith
Original Title
Clay Theory
Release Date
04/10/2019
Spoken Languages
Danish
Runtime
18m

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What is Clay Theory about?

In a museum in Cyprus, ancient terracotta figures shaped like human beings bear witness to the ideas about the origin of life on earth that prevailed at the time. In severel ancient myths, clay contained the seed of life itself. In the future, the sculptures may be seen to herald a post-human condition where man-made life is a reality. Equipped with a home-made 3D camera, artist Amalie Smith has created a speculative multidisciplinary study of origin myths and the precursors of artificial life.

Who directed Clay Theory?

Clay Theory was directed by Amalie Smith.

Who stars in Clay Theory?

The principal cast of Clay Theory includes Not specified.

When was Clay Theory released and how long is it?

Clay Theory was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 18m.