Overview
The filmmaker, fighting ovarian cancer, stage 3, returns to her experimental roots, in a multilayered film of numerous chemotherapy sessions with images of light and movement that take her far from the hospital bed. A a cancer ‘thriver’ rather than ’survivor’, Barbara Hammer rides the red hills of Georgia O’Keefe’s Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, the grassy foothlls of the Big Horn in Wyoming, and leafy paths in Woodstock, New York changing illness into recovery. The haunting and wondrous music of Meredith Monk underscores and celebrates in this film that lifts us up when we might be most discouraged.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed A Horse Is Not a Metaphor?
A Horse Is Not a Metaphor was directed by Barbara Hammer.
Where was A Horse Is Not a Metaphor produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in United States of America.
A Horse Is Not a Metaphor Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of A Horse Is Not a Metaphor wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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