Holy Spear
Ala Sami
Holy Spear is a visual poem about the transformation of the value base of an era. Holy Spear is a video work that utilizes the context and imagery of sport. It contains Christian elements and mythology. These elements turn the content of the work towards a radical feminist line of thought. There is also humor in the work.
Production Year
2022
Duration
00:01:56
Tyyppi
Asiasana
Original Title
Holy Spear
English Title
Holy Spear
Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
No
Sound
Yes
Cast
Sami Ala (Author), Sami Ala (Cinematographer), Hannu Leminen (Cinematographer), The Church Fathers (Composer), Sami Ala (Director), Jussi Manni (Editor), Sami Ala (Producer), Sami Ala (Script), Taju Kivi (Sound Design)
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Sami Ala graduated as a painter in 2002. For the past 15 years, he has focused exclusively on video art. Often the starting point of his work is a text, either his own or someone else’s. His works have been exhibited in Finland, Europe, Asia and America.