EMISSION
Running Time: 12:00
Year: 1994
Format: BetaCam SP, colour/b&w, stereo
The videotape EMISSION found its origin in three performances which I wrote between 1988 and 1991. In their original form, the performances dealt with sex, romance and communication technologies. The videotape elaborates upon these themes to speak of how human beings exist in a margin between nature and technology, and works towards confounding any simplified analysis of this worn-out duality. Structurally speaking, EMISSION comprises eight episodes which are grouped into three "acts". The first of these deals with technology and language; the second implies a breakdown of language and a movement towards "being animal"; the third envisions a confrontation with our animal nature, yet with an ultimate resignation to "keep talking" and remain human.
EMISSION: Production credits director: Nelson Henricks performers: Pierre Beaudoin, Bernard Chassé, Nelson Henricks, Annie Martin and Jay Patel voices: Pierre Beaudoin, Nikki Forrest, Nelson Henricks and Zelda Henricks editing: Gisèle Trudel sound engineer: Martin Hurtubise voice-over recording: Stéphane Claude production assistance: Pierre Beaudoin music: Nelson Henricks "If I Could Talk to the Animals" written by Leslie Bricusse production facilities: P.R.I.M., Montréal funded by: The Canada Council Media Arts Section The Canada Council Video Section The Alberta Film and Video Arts Fund