A woman feeds, dresses, and caresses a human skeleton, creating an intimate bond that confronts societal fears of death.
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A woman feeds, dresses, and caresses a human skeleton, creating an intimate bond that confronts societal fears of death.
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Synopsis
Barbara Hammer interacts with a human skeleton in a dark cabaret setting in "Vital Signs" (1991). The 10-minute documentary features her feeding, dressing, and caressing the skeleton, creating an unusual bond. Hammer confronts societal fears about death through this intimate connection. By taking the skeleton for walks, she addresses pain and fear directly, prompting a reconsideration of mortality and intimacy.
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Why Watch
- Meet Barbara Hammer's unique take on intimacy and death.
- See a skeleton dressed and cared for in a dark cabaret.
- Find out how fear and pain are confronted head-on.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Barbara Hammer, a woman director.
- The documentary has a runtime of 10 minutes.
- It was produced in the United States.
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Who directed the documentary 'Vital Signs'?
Barbara Hammer directed the documentary 'Vital Signs'.
What is the duration of 'Vital Signs'?
'Vital Signs' has a duration of 10 minutes.
In which country was 'Vital Signs' produced?
'Vital Signs' was produced in the United States.
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