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Backbone

January 1, 1972 0h 11m

Originally released in 1972. Backbone is a feature film. directed by Tom Braidwood. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Backbone is an essay on structures and metaphors of war, mechanization, dehumanization. It reveals not a paralysis of "guilt" but a reaction (against horror) that asserts itself through command of language. The premise that Braidwood employs is related to the leftist strategy "which asserts that what people believe, and thus the way they will behave, can be changed by the very form of the way in which they are represented," a formalism expressed in the Soviet publication of the twenties, Novy Lef Lef.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1972 54 years ago
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Runtime 0h 11m 11 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Backbone about?

Backbone is an essay on structures and metaphors of war, mechanization, dehumanization. It reveals not a paralysis of "guilt" but a reaction (against horror) that asserts itself through command of ...

Who directed Backbone?

Backbone was directed by Tom Braidwood.

How long is Backbone?

Backbone has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).

When was Backbone released?

Backbone was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.