Beauty Plus Pity
Synopsis
‘Beauty Plus Pity’ sets a colourful single-channel video within a lush viewing environment populated by costumed taxidermic animals. Presented in seven parts, the video considers the potential for goodness amidst the troubled relations between God, humanity, animals, parents and children. While an animated cast of animal “spirit guides” quote Philip Larkin’s poem, This Be the Verse, and implore us to “get out as early as you can” from life and our parents’ grasp, a hunter dreams of a zoo where he might lie next to tranquilized animals calmed of their savagery. A senile and unstable God stumbles, forgets to take his medication, and turns frost into diamonds. ‘Beauty Plus Pity’ contemplates the shame and beauty of existence; it is part apologia, part call to arms.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cooper Battersby, Emily Vey Duke
- Original Title
- Beauty Plus Pity
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cooper Battersby, Emily Vey Duke
Department Leadership Roster
Cooper Battersby
Director
Emily Vey Duke
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beauty Plus Pity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty Plus Pity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beauty Plus Pity about?
‘Beauty Plus Pity’ sets a colourful single-channel video within a lush viewing environment populated by costumed taxidermic animals. Presented in seven parts, the video considers the potential for goodness amidst the troubled relations between God, humanity, animals, parents and children. While an animated cast of animal “spirit guides” quote Philip Larkin’s poem, This Be the Verse, and implore us to “get out as early as you can” from life and our parents’ grasp, a hunter dreams of a zoo where he might lie next to tranquilized animals calmed of their savagery. A senile and unstable God stumbles, forgets to take his medication, and turns frost into diamonds. ‘Beauty Plus Pity’ contemplates the shame and beauty of existence; it is part apologia, part call to arms.
Who directed Beauty Plus Pity?
Beauty Plus Pity was directed by Cooper Battersby, Emily Vey Duke.
Who stars in Beauty Plus Pity?
The principal cast of Beauty Plus Pity includes Not specified.
When was Beauty Plus Pity released and how long is it?
Beauty Plus Pity was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 15m.