A Test of Violence

Duration: 14 min
Release date: 1969-01-01
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Stuart Cooper's short about the work of Spanish artist Juan Genovés is an inspired introduction to the works of this extraordinary artist, exploring its minimalist aesthetic and storytelling qualities through a variety of cinematic techniques, including rostrum, animation, news footage and live action recreations.

Documentary

A Test of Violence

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Criterion Channel

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