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30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

Introduction to Humanities

Alice Anne Parker (Severson) | USA | 1972 | 3' | | IFFR 2024

Silent cinema introduced an enduring and endearing format: a line of people passes, one by one, before a static camera, presenting themselves. Parker begins her film class by making the students introduce themselves to the camera and microphone. Their different actions and reactions, when strung together in quick succession, constitute a comedy of everyday manners and behaviour.

– Adrian Martin

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  • USSA

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Film details

Country of production
USA
Year
1972
Festival edition
IFFR 2024
Length
3"
Medium/Format
Digital

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