The End Time
Jan 01, 2019 · 7m
Director
Bjørn MelhusOverview
“The End Time” was developed for the exhibition Spectral Afterlives at Sprengel Museum Hannover on occasion of the publication of “Spectral Afterlives – Bjørn Melhus and his Media Doubles” with an essay by Elisabeth Bronfen. The focus of the 4-channel video installation is a fictional “Dorothy”. In dreamlike episodes，she recites quotations from the film “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) and the television series “China Beach” (1988-1991) against the background of the Central Vietnamese jungle and in opposition to an overbearing moon. Melhus refers to two events, the 1969 moon landing and the Vietnam War (1955-1975)，which received worldwide media attention.
Cast of The End Time
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About The End Time
What is The End Time about?
“The End Time” was developed for the exhibition Spectral Afterlives at Sprengel Museum Hannover on occasion of the publication of “Spectral Afterlives – Bjørn Melhus and his Media Doubles” with an essay by Elisabeth Bronfen. The focus of the 4-channel video installation is a fictional “Dorothy”. In dreamlike episodes，she recites quotations from the film “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) and the…
When was The End Time released?
The End Time was released on January 1, 2019.
How long is The End Time?
The End Time runs 7 minutes.
Who directed The End Time?
The End Time was directed by Bjørn Melhus.
Who is in the cast of The End Time?
The cast of The End Time includes Bjørn Melhus (Himself).