Conspiracy of Silence, Part 1 & 2
Conspiracy of Silence, Part 1 & 2
Production country:
us
Year:
1991
Duration:
20'
Edition:
1992
Format:
film/video
September 8, 1985 - the Cuban artist Ana Mendieta died by falling from the 34th floor of a highrise. She had been in her apart-ment together with her friend and artist Carl Andre, the famous mini-malist. Murder or accident? Many clues indicated Andres guilt who, nevertheless, was then acquit-ted after a speedy trial. Andre was being protected by many tycoons of the art world and their solidarity. Using a collage technique of fictitious scenes, interviews and offscreen commentary, the tape questions this version of the incident.. Andres original comment: Justice has been served. Prices are still rising for Mr. Andre.