Shadow Procession
Synopsis
In KENTRIDGE’s cross-disciplinary, cross-media world of artistic creation, images are not merely background supporting characters for theatre or installations, but are seen as an important intermediary to understanding the world. Taking Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave’ as an example, he feels that the prisoners in the cave believed the shadows on the wall represented reality not because they were controlled by hallucinations, but because silhouettes projected onto walls by firelight were the beginning of mankind’s understanding of the meaning of the world.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Kentridge
- Original Title
- Shadow Procession
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Kentridge
Department Leadership Roster
William Kentridge
Director
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What is Shadow Procession about?
In KENTRIDGE’s cross-disciplinary, cross-media world of artistic creation, images are not merely background supporting characters for theatre or installations, but are seen as an important intermediary to understanding the world. Taking Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave’ as an example, he feels that the prisoners in the cave believed the shadows on the wall represented reality not because they were controlled by hallucinations, but because silhouettes projected onto walls by firelight were the beginning of mankind’s understanding of the meaning of the world.
Who directed Shadow Procession?
Shadow Procession was directed by William Kentridge.
Who stars in Shadow Procession?
The principal cast of Shadow Procession includes Not specified.
When was Shadow Procession released and how long is it?
Shadow Procession was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 7m.