Blind Country
Synopsis
This collaborative video project is based on a short story by H.G. Wells called "The Country of the Blind"—about a man who travels to a country of blind people and attempts to dominate their sensual, feminine culture with his male, sight-derived power. Following this theme, "Blind Country" begins with animated fruit dancing over Mike Kelley's body and the admonition of "Northerners" to "refill the quickly emptying sack." In the male-dominated land of the North, candy-spurting pinatas stand as phallic symbols. Presumably castrated, and stripped of his authority, Kelley acts the buffoon as he is led through the murky land of the South, a "female," earthy, "realm of the senses" opposing the phallocentric world of the North.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ericka Beckman
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Kelley
- Original Score
- Bruce Darby
- Original Title
- Blind Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ericka Beckman
Mike Kelley
Bruce Darby
Ericka Beckman
Department Leadership Roster
Ericka Beckman
Director
Ericka Beckman
Producer
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1989
1989
Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival (LUFF)
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What is Blind Country about?
This collaborative video project is based on a short story by H.G. Wells called "The Country of the Blind"—about a man who travels to a country of blind people and attempts to dominate their sensual, feminine culture with his male, sight-derived power. Following this theme, "Blind Country" begins with animated fruit dancing over Mike Kelley's body and the admonition of "Northerners" to "refill the quickly emptying sack." In the male-dominated land of the North, candy-spurting pinatas stand as phallic symbols. Presumably castrated, and stripped of his authority, Kelley acts the buffoon as he is led through the murky land of the South, a "female," earthy, "realm of the senses" opposing the phallocentric world of the North.
Who directed Blind Country?
Blind Country was directed by Ericka Beckman.
Who stars in Blind Country?
The principal cast of Blind Country includes Mike Kelley, Bob Gibson, Aura Rosenberg, Lolly Lincoln, Amanda Katz.
When was Blind Country released and how long is it?
Blind Country was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Blind Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blind Country was composed by Bruce Darby.