Marvelous Discourse
"Uses improvisation, music and images to explore the gendered, bodily experience of language."
Originally released in 2009. Marvelous Discourse is a feature film. directed by David Finkelstein. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ian W. Hill, David Finkelstein, and Agnes De Garron
Synopsis
Language passes through the body, meaty, corporeal, and breathing. Do you adopt the stereotypically "male" strategy of verbally lunging at your opponent, trying to skewer him rhetorically, or do you adopt the "feminine" approach, like the Oracle of Delphi, and open your body to allow voices from the beyond to speak through you? "Marvelous Discourse" uses cave art, shadow puppets, and a visit to a caf? in the Israeli town of Endor, among many other images, to explore the gendered experience of language-in-the-body. The text for the video is completely improvised by the actors, as a spectacular example of language unfolding from an intuitive physicality.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lake Ivan Performance Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marvelous Discourse about?
Language passes through the body, meaty, corporeal, and breathing. Do you adopt the stereotypically "male" strategy of verbally lunging at your opponent, trying to skewer him rhetorically, or do yo...
Who directed Marvelous Discourse?
Marvelous Discourse was directed by David Finkelstein.
How long is Marvelous Discourse?
Marvelous Discourse has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was Marvelous Discourse released?
Marvelous Discourse was released on August 8, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marvelous Discourse?
The main cast of Marvelous Discourse includes Ian W. Hill, David Finkelstein, Agnes De Garron.