JAAR, the lament of the images
Original title: JAAR, el lamento de las imágenes
Production: Errante Producciones
Country: Chile
Director: Paula Rodríguez Sickert
Script: Paula Rodríguez Sickert
Photography: John Márquez; Enrique Stind
Music: Nicolás Jaar; Nascuy Linares
Year: 2017
Duration: 78
Genre: Arts documentary
Color: Color
Original language: Spanish
Languages available: Spanish
Synopsis:
JAAR the lament of the images observes the creative and personal process of Alfredo Jaar, the contemporary Chilean artist of greater international recognition. For him, art is the last remaining space in society from which it is possible to speak honestly and deeply about social conflicts in a world dominated by consumption and entertainment. A documentary that covers his work exhibited in Finland, Venice, Buenos Aires, Santiago and New York.