Exalted
Shia Conlon
Synopsis
Exalted is a tale of working-class childhood in Catholic Ireland, exploring the idea of the witness and the traumatized body. Through still and moving images a figure revisits sites of trauma whilst also acknowledging the futility of representing the traumatic experience and the inherent confusion that comes from the attempt. What does trauma look like carried to another space? What does a liberated body look like? Is there such a thing? How does class affect the body? How do trauma and hope co-exist, if at all?
Details
Title
Exalted
Year
2019
Form
Short
Key phrases
documentary, control, family, state, church, gender, sexuality, class
Language
English
Duration
00:10:49
Original formats
Digital HD
Aspect ratio
16:9
Colour
Colour
Sound
Yes
