Aryan Death Ship
Synopsis
In 1983, Paul McCarthy realised the performance Aryan Death Ship in which the artist assumed the authoritative figure of the captain of an ‘Aryan Ship of Death’. The performance viewers were expected to interact with and humour the grotesque antics of the captain, as though they were a crew subjected to his tyranny. Amplifying shipboard power relations and the violence associated with the figure of the sea captain, Aryan Death Ship is one of several of McCarthy’s performances dedicated to the subject of the ship and its occupants as the embodiment of a micro state and its un-civil society.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul McCarthy
- Original Title
- Aryan Death Ship
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul McCarthy
Department Leadership Roster
Paul McCarthy
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Aryan Death Ship.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aryan Death Ship
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What is Aryan Death Ship about?
In 1983, Paul McCarthy realised the performance Aryan Death Ship in which the artist assumed the authoritative figure of the captain of an ‘Aryan Ship of Death’. The performance viewers were expected to interact with and humour the grotesque antics of the captain, as though they were a crew subjected to his tyranny. Amplifying shipboard power relations and the violence associated with the figure of the sea captain, Aryan Death Ship is one of several of McCarthy’s performances dedicated to the subject of the ship and its occupants as the embodiment of a micro state and its un-civil society.
Who directed Aryan Death Ship?
Aryan Death Ship was directed by Paul McCarthy.
Who stars in Aryan Death Ship?
The principal cast of Aryan Death Ship includes Not specified.
When was Aryan Death Ship released and how long is it?
Aryan Death Ship was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.