Plot — What is Play Dead: Real Time about?
An avant-garde film presented as part of an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. From MoMA's catalog: "For the monumental installation Play Dead; Real Time, (director Douglas) Gordon arranged for a circus elephant to be transported to Gagosian Gallery, in New York City, where he filmed it obeying a series of commands (repeatedly lying down and then awkwardly struggling to rise). Like many of Gordon's protagonists, the elephant is subject to greater forces, beyond its controL Simultaneously presenting several different versions of the scene, in front and rear projections and on a monitor, the work depicts the event from a range of perspectives rather than from a single static viewpoint."
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 19 min |
Play Dead: Real Time — FAQ
Is Play Dead: Real Time worth watching? An avant-garde film presented as part of an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. From MoMA's catalog: "For the monumental installation Play Dead; Real Time, (director Douglas) Gordon arranged for a circus elephant to be
Who directed Play Dead: Real Time? Directed by Douglas Gordon.
Where can I stream Play Dead: Real Time? Streaming availability for Play Dead: Real Time is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Play Dead: Real Time release? It released in 2003.
