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199911mCanada

Handy Man

Homme à tout faire

Synopsis

Handy Man examines the window as a site of voyeurism and surveillance. With his Hi-8 camera, Henricks documents two workers in his interior courtyard. The camerawork has a secretive and furtive feel, treating the male body as an erotic object. This footage forms the basis of a video which attempts to implicate the viewer in processes of exhibitionism and image fetishization. Handy Man is part of a trilogy of works exploring one of the principle metaphors of video: the window.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nelson Henricks
Original Title
Homme à tout faire
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
11m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nelson Henricks

Department Leadership Roster

Nelson Henricks

Nelson Henricks

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Handy Man.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Handy Man

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Handy Man about?

Handy Man examines the window as a site of voyeurism and surveillance. With his Hi-8 camera, Henricks documents two workers in his interior courtyard. The camerawork has a secretive and furtive feel, treating the male body as an erotic object. This footage forms the basis of a video which attempts to implicate the viewer in processes of exhibitionism and image fetishization. Handy Man is part of a trilogy of works exploring one of the principle metaphors of video: the window.

Who directed Handy Man?

Handy Man was directed by Nelson Henricks.

Who stars in Handy Man?

The principal cast of Handy Man includes Not specified.

When was Handy Man released and how long is it?

Handy Man was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 11m.