'Direct Action' is a three-and-a-half-hour film exploring the ZAD, a zone of ecological activism in France. Directed by Guillaume Cailleau and Ben Russell, the film deliberately avoids identifiable characters or personal narratives, instead showcasing hands and labor over nine continuous minutes. This approach emphasizes the collective nature of activism, aligning with leftist politics that value anonymity. While it presents a backdrop of successful activism against airport construction, the filmmakers maintain an absence of context, leading to an immersive but abstract viewing experience.
In its three and a half hours, 'Direct Action' immerses viewers in the anonymous world of eco-activism, exploring actions without identifiable characters or narratives.
The filmmakers, Guillaume Cailleau and Ben Russell, utilize an indirect ethnographic approach, focusing on the immersive experience of collective activism rather than individual stories.
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