The Geography of the Body
Jan 01, 1943 · 7m
Director
Willard MaasOverview
A quotation from Aristophanes, "The desire and pursuit of the whole is called love," precedes views of a man and a woman's bodies, often in extreme close up. Off-screen, a voice recites fragments of oracular literature and purple prose. We see an eye, an ear, a mouth, a tongue, bits of hair, a hand, the tips of fingers, toes. Occasionally, the frame includes a larger scape of a body: a chest, a back, a breast. Usually the camera is stationery; sometimes, it moves across a body, remaining in close up. They hold hands for one moment. The bodies are without clothes; no genitalia are visible.
Cast of The Geography of the Body
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About The Geography of the Body
What is The Geography of the Body about?
A quotation from Aristophanes, "The desire and pursuit of the whole is called love," precedes views of a man and a woman's bodies, often in extreme close up. Off-screen, a voice recites fragments of oracular literature and purple prose. We see an eye, an ear, a mouth, a tongue, bits of hair, a hand, the tips of fingers, toes. Occasionally, the frame includes a larger scape of a body: a chest, a…
When was The Geography of the Body released?
The Geography of the Body was released on January 1, 1943.
How long is The Geography of the Body?
The Geography of the Body runs 7 minutes.
Who directed The Geography of the Body?
The Geography of the Body was directed by Willard Maas.
Who is in the cast of The Geography of the Body?
The cast of The Geography of the Body includes George Barker (Narrator / Body), Willard Maas (Body) and Marie Menken (Body).