everyday things, material matter and the anthropology of art
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
"Ilha das Flores": A Tomato, Thumbs and Pigs for a Short Explanation of Capitalism
Isle of Flowers (or Ilha das Flores in Portuguese) is a 1989 Brazilian short film by Jorge Furtado. Following a tomato from garden to dump, it delivers dry narration, witty editing and eclectic visuals for an unexpectingly cruel message.