From the Archives of Modern Art
Jan 01, 1987 · 18m
Director
Eleanor AntinOverview
In this work of documentary fiction, an archivist attempts to put together the "lost years" of Eleanor Antinova, the once-celebrated black ballerina of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, when she returned to her native America to eke out a meager living in vaudeville and early cinema. Eleanor Antin uses fictional characters, autobiography, and narrative to invent histories and explore what she calls "the slippery nature of the self".
Cast of From the Archives of Modern Art
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About From the Archives of Modern Art
What is From the Archives of Modern Art about?
In this work of documentary fiction, an archivist attempts to put together the "lost years" of Eleanor Antinova, the once-celebrated black ballerina of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, when she returned to her native America to eke out a meager living in vaudeville and early cinema. Eleanor Antin uses fictional characters, autobiography, and narrative to invent histories and explore what she calls…
When was From the Archives of Modern Art released?
From the Archives of Modern Art was released on January 1, 1987.
How long is From the Archives of Modern Art?
From the Archives of Modern Art runs 18 minutes.
Who directed From the Archives of Modern Art?
From the Archives of Modern Art was directed by Eleanor Antin.
Who is in the cast of From the Archives of Modern Art?
The cast of From the Archives of Modern Art includes Eleanor Antin (Eleanor Antinova) and Phil Orlando (Orlando).