The Art of Metaphor

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For more than 50 years, renowned installation artist Donna Dennis builds under-scaled houses to metaphorically honor lost friends. Rich with quotations from hundreds of journals going back to the early 1970s, the film reveals the voice of a poet, searching for meaning and metaphor, questioning what happens to a person when they die and documenting the journey the work takes her on.

Director: Kate Taverna
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min

Cast

Music: Blake Leyh
Cinematography: Donna Dennis, Sam Shinn
Editing: Anita H.M. Yu
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kate Taverna
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Art of Metaphor about?
For more than 50 years, renowned installation artist Donna Dennis builds under-scaled houses to metaphorically honor lost friends. Rich with quotations from hundreds of journals going back to the early 1970s, the film reveals the voice of a poet, searching for meaning and metaphor, questioning what happens to a person when they die and documenting the journey the work takes her on.
Who directed The Art of Metaphor?
The Art of Metaphor was directed by Kate Taverna.
Who stars in The Art of Metaphor?
The Art of Metaphor stars Donna Dennis.
How long is The Art of Metaphor?
The Art of Metaphor has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is The Art of Metaphor?
The Art of Metaphor is a Documentary film.
Where was The Art of Metaphor produced?
The Art of Metaphor was produced in United States of America.