A Test of Violence

A Test of Violence (1969)

January 1st, 19690h 14min

Documentary
65%

Overview

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.


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