A five-hundred-year-old drawing of a bathhouse in a French travel book inspires a visual poem about power dynamics and histories in the Middle East.
Synopsis
A five-hundred-year-old drawing of a bathhouse in a French travel book inspires a visual poem about power dynamics and histories in the Middle East.
Synopsis
A five-hundred-year-old drawing of a bathhouse appears in a French travel book about the Middle East. It inspires a visual poem that reflects on the Arab tradition of "standing by the ruins." The film intertwines themes of pleasure and pain, seduction and domination, while addressing histories of sex and empire. It presents a complex narrative about contemporary homosexuality in the Middle East, revealing connections between archives and ruins. The work invites contemplation of enduring capitalist and colonial power dynamics.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the connection between ancient ruins and modern sexuality.
- Find out how colonial power shapes contemporary narratives.
- Meet the complexities of pleasure and pain in historical contexts.
Did You Know
- The film is inspired by a drawing of a bathhouse over 500 years old.
- It references the Arab poetry tradition of 'standing by the ruins.'
- The film has a runtime of 15 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the documentary 'The Ruins'?
The duration of 'The Ruins' is 15 minutes.
What historical themes are addressed in 'The Ruins'?
Themes include capitalist and colonial power dynamics, histories of sex, and histories of empire.
What inspired the visual poem in 'The Ruins'?
A drawing of an ancient bathhouse in a French travel book to the Middle East inspired the visual poem.
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