Synopsis
Five minutes of video clips feature Aroma coffee shop staff shouting nonsensical English names created by the artist, reflecting on worker displacement.
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Synopsis
Aroma coffee shops serve as the backdrop for a series of video clips that capture the voices of counter staff. They shout nonsensical English names, created by artist Omer Ben-Ner. The edited footage reflects on worker displacement and the challenges faced by employees in the service industry. The five-minute piece presents a commentary on the state of labor today, using humor and absurdity to convey a deeper message about the disappearing roles of workers.
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Why Watch
- See Aroma coffee staff shout absurd names.
- Find out how worker identities are obscured.
- Meet the artist Ben-Ner and his unique approach.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2012 and has a duration of 5 minutes.
- The coffee shop chain featured is Aroma, located in Israel.
- The names shouted by the staff are fabricated by the artist Ben-Ner.
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What is the duration of the documentary Foreign Names?
The duration of Foreign Names is 5 minutes.
What coffee shop chain is featured in Foreign Names?
Aroma, a coffee shop chain, is featured in Foreign Names.
What type of names do the counter staff yell in the documentary?
The counter staff yell nonsensical English names that were fabricated and given to them by the artist.
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