(Paradox of Praxis 5)

Content: One of Francis Alÿs’ series of performative videos that politicize absurd or seemingly futile gestures, Paradox of Praxis 5 documents the artist’s nocturnal perambulations through Juárez as he kicks a ball of fire along the city’s desolate streets. Transcending metaphor, the eerie mobile conflagration traces out an imaginary map of a devastated city.

Countries:

Mexico

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

8 minutes

Year:

2015

Directors:

Francis Alÿs

Production companies:

Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros

Actors:

Crews:

Director

Director of Photography

Editor

Director of Photography

Sound Recordist