Abandoned Goods
Originally released in 2014. Abandoned Goods is a documentary film. directed by Pia Borg. At just 36 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nick James and Iain Sinclair
Synopsis
Abandoned Goods is an essay film exploring the journey of one of Britain’s major collections of Asylum Art containing about 5,500 objects (paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures and works on stone, flint and bone) created between 1946 and 1981, by about 140 people compelled to live in the Netherne psychiatric hospital in South London. Blending archive, reconstruction, animation, 35mm rostrum, and observational photography, the film explores the transformation of these objects from clinical material to revered art objects examining the lives of the creators and the changing contexts in which the objects were produced and displayed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
0h 36m
36 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fly Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abandoned Goods about?
Abandoned Goods is an essay film exploring the journey of one of Britain’s major collections of Asylum Art containing about 5,500 objects (paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures and works on s...
Who directed Abandoned Goods?
Abandoned Goods was directed by Pia Borg.
How long is Abandoned Goods?
Abandoned Goods has a runtime of 0 hours and 36 minutes (36 minutes total).
When was Abandoned Goods released?
Abandoned Goods was released on August 14, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Abandoned Goods?
The main cast of Abandoned Goods includes Nick James, Iain Sinclair.