Film Lens
Foreign Names presents a commentary on worker displacement through a series of video clips from Aroma, a coffee shop chain in Israel. The film features counter staff at the coffee shops shouting nonsensical English names created by the artist, Ben-Ner. This approach serves to highlight the absurdity of the service industry and the anonymity of workers in contemporary society.
The edited clips form a lament for the waiters' disappearance, reflecting on the state of workers today. The film's experimental nature allows for a unique perspective on the experiences of those in the service sector, emphasizing the disconnect between the workers' identities and the roles they perform.
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.
Perfect For
Experimental film enthusiastsWorkers' rights advocatesArt and performance lovers