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20238 minGdoc-short

Impossible Image

20238 minGdoc-short

Eight minutes of archival footage and contemporary dance blend the anarchy of 1920s women with the humor and fury of today's feminist protest.

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Eight minutes of archival footage and contemporary dance blend the anarchy of 1920s women with the humor and fury of today's feminist protest.

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Karen Pearlmandirector

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Silent film-era comediennes inspired a blend of archival footage and contemporary dance in "Impossible Image." The 8-minute film contrasts the gender play of the 1920s with the energy of modern dancers. It presents a visual commentary on feminist protest over the last century, using humor and anarchy to question societal norms. The project connects the past and present through a dynamic artistic lens.

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