Explore how Marguerite Duras redefined cinema through avant-garde storytelling.
Marguerite Duras, a multifaceted artist prolific in both literature and film, defied conventions through her avant-garde cinematic approach. Transitioning from acclaimed novelist to filmmaker in 1966, Duras directed a total of nineteen films marked by a distinct style that challenged traditional storytelling.
Embracing a ‘poor cinema’ ethos, she critiqued commercial productions for their intellectual limitations, opting for non-linear narratives and abstract character portrayals in her own works. Duras's films explored taboo desires, Jewish identity, feminism, and post-colonial themes with a sensual and hypnotic quality, often blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
This comprehensive retrospective at the ICA showcases her groundbreaking contributions to cinematic artistry, inviting audiences to delve into the complex world of a visionary storyteller.
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