The Genius of the Crowd
Cécile Vexler and Alessandra Fochesato
© Cécile Vexler and Alessandra Fochesato, 2019
Cécile Vexler and Alessandra Fochesato
The Genius of the Crowd
shorttime project "Poetry Clip/Photofilm"1:59 min, HD Video, 4:3, photo film, 2019
„And the best at murder are those who preach against it. And the best at hate are those who preach love. And the best at war finally are those who preach peace (...).“ Poem by Charles Bukowski combined with colourful stills from the film French Can can, by Jean Renoir. This absurd contrast creates a bizarre and eerie atmosphere.
Poem 'The Genius of the Crowed' (1996) by Charles Bukowski (1920-1994),
spoken by Charles Bukowski
Video stills from the film "French Cancan" by Jean Renoir, 1955
© Cécile Vexler and Alessandra Fochesato, 2019