The Third World Collection
3 movies · 2011
"The Third World Collection" is a series of three short films created between 2010 and 2011 by Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña. Presented as a film installation at Upstream Gallery, the collection is conceived as foundational chapters for a new artistic concept. The films present a juxtaposition of themes, traversing between sacred and intimate spaces, exploring elements of beauty and horror, the canonical and the arbitrary, and the sublime and the bestial. Each film within the series initiates a myth while simultaneously depicting its inevitable decline. The collection comprises "Padre.Madre.", "El Templo", and "El Arca," totaling 39 minutes in runtime. The films were initially presented together as a cohesive unit. "The Ark," with a runtime of 17 minutes, has an IMDb rating of 5.8. The entire collection has a reported budget and revenue of zero. This work is characterized by its exploration of contrasting elements and the cyclical nature of myth-making. It presents a savage procession through diverse thematic territories, aiming to create a profound and unsettling viewing experience. The series stands as a foundational exploration of a distinct artistic vision. "The Third World Collection" was active solely in 2011, encompassing three distinct short films that collectively form a unified artistic statement.
