HURRY! HURRY!
EUTERPE • 4m 28s
In this strange little film, Marie Menken photographs billowy flames superimposed over microscopic medical footage of writhing spermatozoa. Her humorous juxtaposition depicts a fiery death-dance of wily males seeking each other in wanton abandon. Ultimately, the film is a poignant reminder of the brevity of life.
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