From the Archives of Modern Art
Synopsis
In this work of documentary fiction, an archivist attempts to put together the "lost years" of Eleanor Antinova, the once-celebrated black ballerina of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, when she returned to her native America to eke out a meager living in vaudeville and early cinema. Eleanor Antin uses fictional characters, autobiography, and narrative to invent histories and explore what she calls "the slippery nature of the self".
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- Eleanor Antin
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- From the Archives of Modern Art
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
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Eleanor Antin
Richard Wargo
Lynn Burnstan
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Burnstan
Editor
Richard Wargo
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Eleanor Antin
Director
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What is From the Archives of Modern Art about?
In this work of documentary fiction, an archivist attempts to put together the "lost years" of Eleanor Antinova, the once-celebrated black ballerina of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, when she returned to her native America to eke out a meager living in vaudeville and early cinema. Eleanor Antin uses fictional characters, autobiography, and narrative to invent histories and explore what she calls "the slippery nature of the self".
Who directed From the Archives of Modern Art?
From the Archives of Modern Art was directed by Eleanor Antin.
Who stars in From the Archives of Modern Art?
The principal cast of From the Archives of Modern Art includes Eleanor Antin, Phil Orlando.
When was From the Archives of Modern Art released and how long is it?
From the Archives of Modern Art was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 18m.