the wives are turning into animals
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Directionlauren fader
Choreography - Performance - Collaboration
lauren fader and kira shiina
Videography
lauren fader and t saiz
Music Credits
Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
Losing My Religion by R.E.M.
Project Statement
this is a film centered around themes of femininity - especially the objectification of female-identifying, queer, BIPOC bodies in public spaces and the masking of identity. i envision creating an open dialogue around social power and rank while understanding how these encounters and experiences are affecting marginalized bodies. I hope to reach all demographics with this work as we strive towards a more compassionate future.
this is a film centered around themes of femininity - especially the objectification of female-identifying, queer, BIPOC bodies in public spaces and the masking of identity. i envision creating an open dialogue around social power and rank while understanding how these encounters and experiences are affecting marginalized bodies. I hope to reach all demographics with this work as we strive towards a more compassionate future.
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this is about me
which is also about you
and you and you
you cannot see me
tread wisely
when he could walk away without looking back
was when i lit on fire
the tree once sprouted with leaves that danced with the breeze
now is made of steel
oh to be the moon
listening to a cat play the violin
lips pursed, listening in
this is what i’m supposed to be
it looks different outside
maybe a dark room
the husbands grow uneasy at night
the wives are turning into animals
she cannot see you, only your
shadow - i am veiled
this is for me and sometimes for you
the wives are turning into animals
and they are tired
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