The World Won’t Listen
Dünya Dinlemiyor
Synopsis
British artist Phil Collins has made work in conflicted geopolitical sites around the world, including Baghdad, Belfast, Bogotá, and Ramallah, creating nuanced representations of people and places. In a departure from many documentaries and site-specific practice, Collins engages politics and pop culture in tandem, often soliciting the participation of the communities in which he works. His video installation Dünya Dinlemiyor (Turkish for "the world won't listen") features young people in Istanbul performing karaoke versions of songs by the 1980s band The Smiths. Within the politically fraught context of Istanbul, The Smiths' melancholic pop takes on new poignancy, asking us to listen to what the rest of the world won't. Collins was a nominee for the 2006 Turner Prize.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Morrissey
- Original Score
- Johnny Marr
- Original Title
- Dünya Dinlemiyor
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Collins
Morrissey
Johnny Marr
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Collins
Director
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What is The World Won’t Listen about?
British artist Phil Collins has made work in conflicted geopolitical sites around the world, including Baghdad, Belfast, Bogotá, and Ramallah, creating nuanced representations of people and places. In a departure from many documentaries and site-specific practice, Collins engages politics and pop culture in tandem, often soliciting the participation of the communities in which he works. His video installation Dünya Dinlemiyor (Turkish for "the world won't listen") features young people in Istanbul performing karaoke versions of songs by the 1980s band The Smiths. Within the politically fraught context of Istanbul, The Smiths' melancholic pop takes on new poignancy, asking us to listen to what the rest of the world won't. Collins was a nominee for the 2006 Turner Prize.
Who directed The World Won’t Listen?
The World Won’t Listen was directed by Phil Collins.
Who stars in The World Won’t Listen?
The principal cast of The World Won’t Listen includes Not specified.
When was The World Won’t Listen released and how long is it?
The World Won’t Listen was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The World Won’t Listen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World Won’t Listen was composed by Johnny Marr.