Corps Étranger
Jan 01, 1994 · 35m
Director
Mona HatoumOverview
This complex piece is composed of a cylindrical space with padded walls where the viewer is invited to enter and see a video of Hatoum’s internal body. As such, she makes use of indispensable medical imaging technology (that without, the work would not exist). Hatoum uses the strategy of abjection in displaying the internal cavities in a way that has the effect of swallowing up the viewer. The abject destabilizes boundaries.
Cast of Corps Étranger
Crew of Corps Étranger
About Corps Étranger
What is Corps Étranger about?
This complex piece is composed of a cylindrical space with padded walls where the viewer is invited to enter and see a video of Hatoum’s internal body. As such, she makes use of indispensable medical imaging technology (that without, the work would not exist). Hatoum uses the strategy of abjection in displaying the internal cavities in a way that has the effect of swallowing up the viewer. The…
When was Corps Étranger released?
Corps Étranger was released on January 1, 1994.
How long is Corps Étranger?
Corps Étranger runs 35 minutes.
Who directed Corps Étranger?
Corps Étranger was directed by Mona Hatoum.
Who is in the cast of Corps Étranger?
The cast of Corps Étranger includes Mona Hatoum.