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Original Language:English
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woman director
Filament The Hands (1975)
7 minJan 1st, 1975
In the politically charged atmosphere of the early 70s Mikis Theodorakis conducted a concert of his music in Philadelphia His music was banned in Greece his own country at that time by the USfunded junta Visiting the US on a limited visa he was restricted to musical appearances only no public speaking permitted His hands eloquent even when their gestures are deprived by silent filming of the music they are making speak Several incamera phenomena resulted from the highlycharged nature of the shoot
DirectorAmy Halpern
