The Casting
Originally released in 2007. The Casting is a documentary film. directed by Omer Fast. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Omer Fast’s video installation The Casting is based on interviews held with a U.S. Army sergeant before his renewed deployment in Iraq. Fast describes the project: “During several days he told me two stories which I have interwoven. The first took place in Bavaria and describes the sergeant’s relationship with a German girl who loves speed and self-mutilation. The second story takes place outside Baghdad and deals with a bomb on the roadside and a tragic mistake.” Fast took these two stories and processed them into a screenplay, which he then had interpreted by actors as a series of silent tableaux.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Casting about?
Omer Fast’s video installation The Casting is based on interviews held with a U.S. Army sergeant before his renewed deployment in Iraq. Fast describes the project: “During several days he told ...
Who directed The Casting?
The Casting was directed by Omer Fast.
How long is The Casting?
The Casting has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was The Casting released?
The Casting was released on January 1, 2007 in theaters.