Balkan Baroque
"Marina Abramovic Performance"
Originally released in 1999. Balkan Baroque is a documentary film. directed by Pierre Coulibeuf. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marina Abramović, Paolo Canevari, and Ulay
Synopsis
Balkan Baroque is a real and imaginary biography of the Yugoslavian performance artist Marina Abramovic. Rather than a mechanical reproduction of the artist's work, the film tries to create a new reality by translating the performances into cinematographic images that intensify the fictional context of the film. Abramovic plays herself, but ,appearing in multiple forms, blurs her own identity. Memories and fantasies intermingle with day to day rituals. The chronological narrative often breaks to reflect the interior voyage of the protagonist from the present to the past and back to the present. The result is a visually impressive film. Balkan Baroque had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, 1999.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Regards Productions
- Scarabee Filmproducties Nederland
- INA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balkan Baroque about?
Balkan Baroque is a real and imaginary biography of the Yugoslavian performance artist Marina Abramovic. Rather than a mechanical reproduction of the artist's work, the film tries to create a new r...
Who directed Balkan Baroque?
Balkan Baroque was directed by Pierre Coulibeuf.
How long is Balkan Baroque?
Balkan Baroque has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Balkan Baroque released?
Balkan Baroque was released on November 14, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Balkan Baroque?
The main cast of Balkan Baroque includes Marina Abramović, Paolo Canevari, Ulay, Michel Butor, Pedro Canevari.