A Test of Violence

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A Test of Violence
Directed byStuart Cooper
Produced byDaniel Rees
Edited byAlex Rayment
Music byPaul Glass
Distributed byJ. Arthur Rank Film (UK)
Universal Pictures (US)
Release date
  • 1969 (1969)
Running time
14 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

A Test of Violence is a 1969 BAFTA nominated British short film directed by Stuart Cooper.[1]

Summary[edit]

Stuart Cooper's short, about the work of Spanish artist Juan Genovés,[2] is an inspired introduction to the works of this extraordinary artist, exploring its minimalist aesthetic and storytelling qualities through a variety of cinematic techniques, including rostrum, animation, news footage and live action recreations.

Accolades[edit]

The film went on to win awards at multiple film festivals.[3]

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