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A quotation from Aristophanes, "The desire and pursuit of the whole is called love," precedes views of a man and a woman's bodies, often in extreme close up. Off-screen, a voice recites fragments of oracular literature and purple prose. We see an eye, an ear, a mouth, a tongue, bits of hair, a hand, the tips of fingers, toes. Occasionally, the frame includes a larger scape of a body: a chest, a back, a breast. Usually the camera is stationery; sometimes, it moves across a body, remaining in close up. They hold hands for one moment. The bodies are without clothes; no genitalia are visible.
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Questions about The Geography of the Body
How long is The Geography of the Body?
The Geography of the Body has a runtime of 7m ( and 7 minutes).
Who directed The Geography of the Body?
The Geography of the Body was directed by Willard Maas and released in 1943.
What genre is The Geography of the Body?
The Geography of the Body is a Documentary film (1943).
Who stars in The Geography of the Body?
The cast of The Geography of the Body includes George Barker, Willard Maas, Marie Menken.
What is the TMDB rating for The Geography of the Body?
The Geography of the Body has a TMDB rating of 5.2/10 based on 19 votes.
