Bodyspeak juxtaposes elaborate dances from different cultures, each carrying its ritual significance in the highly disciplined gestures and movements of the performers. Notions of sexual/cultural difference and prejudice are examined through techniques of cultural collision and juxtaposition. No commentary - music only.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
016933
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Intercultural communication
Crafts & Visual Arts → Culture
Crafts & Visual Arts → Performance art
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture conflict
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Intercultural communication
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prejudices
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sexual ethics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Prejudices
Music & Performing Arts → Culture
Music & Performing Arts → Dancers
Music & Performing Arts → Dancing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)