The Voice as Performance, Act and Body

About This Movie

So, 'The Voice as Performance, Act and Body' is quite an intriguing piece. It’s not your typical performance documentation; it’s experimental in a way that really dives into the corporeal aspects of voice. Watching Valie Export's performance through a laryngoscope camera offers an almost unsettling intimacy. You feel the rawness of the human body, the textures and vibrations of sound. It’s a slow burn, meditative but also confrontational, forcing you to contemplate the nature of performance and the voice itself. The atmosphere is dense, layered with an almost clinical precision that contrasts with the emotive delivery of the performance. A unique exploration of body and sound, certainly a standout in the realm of performance art films.

This film is a rare gem in performance art documentation, especially considering its unconventional filming technique. Collectors might find the scarcity appealing, as it's not widely circulated in mainstream formats. There’s a certain niche interest in works that challenge conventional narratives and this film certainly fits that bill, making it a topic of discussion among collectors who appreciate avant-garde cinema.