Andy Warhol films a goddess of chaos in 3 minutes of pure silver-screen sorcery.
The artist and sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle is filmed against the sparkly background of the Factory. She looks elegant, solemn, and slightly sad. Her large-eyed gaze seems to avoid direct engagement with the camera; towards the end of the roll, she strokes her chin pensively.
Cinematography
Warhol's silver foil backdrop makes her glow like alien royalty.
Acting
Saint Phalle's chin-stroke: one gesture, infinite melancholy.
Director
Andy Warhol
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