Taxonomy (Death Stories)
People pose before the camera. At the same time an off-screen voice murmurs some ‘vital’ information. The video presents a ‘pick ‘n’ mix’ catalogue of death choices – ranging from the peacefully domestic to heroically brave. We are left pondering our own demise.
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Film details
- Country of production
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2002
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2005
- Length
- 12'
- Medium/Format
- Betacam SP PAL