False Start
Originally released in 2015. False Start is a documentary film. directed by Yto Barrada. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This film by French-Moroccan artist Yto Barrada observes the elaborate fossil industry in Morocco. Paying homage to the 'preparators' in the arid region between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, whose intrepid work is fueling a thriving trade in artifacts real, faux and hybrid, False Start is a rebuke to the fetishistic thirst for foreign objects, a sly meditation on authenticity, and a paean to creativity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2015
11 years ago
Runtime
0h 23m
23 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Morocco
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is False Start about?
This film by French-Moroccan artist Yto Barrada observes the elaborate fossil industry in Morocco. Paying homage to the 'preparators' in the arid region between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara D...
Who directed False Start?
False Start was directed by Yto Barrada.
How long is False Start?
False Start has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was False Start released?
False Start was released on January 1, 2015 in theaters.