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50 minGdocumentary

Synopsis

A woman wakes up to find she has a face in a city where individuals have lost their identities and a calendar reform has erased their past and future.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • See Tilda Swinton narrate a unique visual experience.
  • Find out how CCTV footage shapes the narrative.
  • Meet the Spectral Children aiding the protagonist.

Did You Know

  • Faceless was made using CCTV images obtained over several years.
  • The film's protagonist is played by director Manu Luksch.
  • Tilda Swinton serves as the film's narrator.
  • The production took place in London, the most surveilled city on earth.

Perfect For

Surveillance studiesDystopian narrativesExperimental film
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the film Faceless?

Faceless was directed by Manu Luksch.

What unique method was used to create the film Faceless?

Faceless was constructed entirely from CCTV surveillance camera images obtained under the UK Data Protection Act 1998.

What is the runtime of the film Faceless?

The runtime of Faceless is 50 minutes.

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