Untitled (Human Mask)
Originally released in 2015. Untitled (Human Mask) is a feature film. directed by Pierre Huyghe. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The ‘Human Mask’ film is inspired by a real situation in Japan, in which a monkey – wearing the mask of a young woman – has been trained to work as a waitress. The film opens with footage of the deserted site of Fukushima in 2011, the camera functioning as a drone scaling the wreckage. This is followed by scenes of the monkey alone in her habitat, silhouetted against the empty, dark restaurant. In this dystopian setting, an animal acts out the human condition, trapped, endlessly repeating her unconscious role.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Untitled (Human Mask) about?
The ‘Human Mask’ film is inspired by a real situation in Japan, in which a monkey – wearing the mask of a young woman – has been trained to work as a waitress. The film opens with footage o...
Who directed Untitled (Human Mask)?
Untitled (Human Mask) was directed by Pierre Huyghe.
How long is Untitled (Human Mask)?
Untitled (Human Mask) has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was Untitled (Human Mask) released?
Untitled (Human Mask) was released on February 10, 2015 in theaters.