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History of the Main Complaint

History of the Main Complaint

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Sixth in a series of seven films involving the character Soho Eckstein. Questions of guilt and responsibility weigh down on him. In a coma in a hospital bed, we watch his thoughts as they come to us through Xrays, catscans and sonars.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: History of the Main Complaint

    Directed by: William KENTRIDGE

    Country: South Africa

    Year of production: 1996

    Running time: 06 min

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used: drawing on paper (charcoal )

    Version: Without dialogue or commentary

    Process: Colour

    Target public: Adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: William KENTRIDGE

    Production: William KENTRIDGE

    Distribution: William KENTRIDGE

    Based on: William Kentridge

    Script: William Kentridge

    Graphics: William Kentridge

    Storyboard: William Kentridge

    Layout: William Kentridge

    Sets: William Kentridge

    Animation: William Kentridge

    Camera: William Kentridge

    Music: Monteverdi

    Sound: Wilberth Schoubel

    Editing: Catherine Meyburgh