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The Taking
How cinema turned a landscape into myth — and erased a people.
Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe
Alexandre O. Philippe explores Monument Valley, John Ford's westerns, and how cinema imposes meaning on landscape while erasing Native American histories.
The majestic vista of Monument Valley has long proved a fertile playground for filmmakers. Director Alexandre O. Philippe explores how cinema transformed it into an almost mythical landscape — imposing meaning on it, while erasing Native American histories.
A cinephile’s dream: erudite yet accessible, overflowing with passion and insight.
Executive Producer: Felix Gill
