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201625 minGdocumentary

Aloha

201625 minGdocumentary

A fish caught by islanders in 1931 is eaten by pirates in a film made forty years later, illustrating a commentary on artistic legacy.

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Ulrike Ottinger

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A fish caught by islanders in 1931 is eaten by pirates in a film made forty years later, illustrating a commentary on artistic legacy.

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Ulrike Ottinger

Ulrike Ottingerdirector

Ulrike Ottinger

Ulrike Ottingerwriter

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A fish is caught by islanders in Tahiti in 1931, then eaten by pirates in the film Madame X, made forty years later. Aloha juxtaposes footage from the 1931 film Tabu with scenes from the director's own works. The film pays tribute to filmmakers like Murnau, Gauguin, and Matisse, who were inspired by foreign cultures. Through this blend of images, the director comments on artistic legacy and the passage of time. The runtime is 25 minutes.

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