Prelude to an Announced Death
Prelude to an Announced Death
1991
5m
Drama
Overview
"Prelude to an Announced Death" (5', 1991) is the artist's final work, completed shortly before his demise. It is one of the rare moments in which França's work in video assumes a quasi-documentary character. Set against a dramatic rendition of "La Traviata" by Brazilian singer Bidu Sayão, the artist's body touches that of his partner, Geraldo Rivello, as the names of all their friends killed by AIDS scroll across the screen above them.
About Prelude to an Announced Death
Prelude to an Announced Death (1991) is a Drama film that follows "Prelude to an Announced Death" (5', 1991) is the artist's final work, completed shortly before his demise. It is one of the rare moments in which França's work in video assumes a quasi-documentary character. Set against a dramatic rendition of "La Traviata" by Brazilian singer Bidu Sayão, the artist's body touches that of his partner, Geraldo Rivello, as the names of all their friends killed by AIDS scroll across the screen above them. Prelude to an Announced Death is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
