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  Jem Cohen
Drink deep
  USA 1991
Videotape, 10:03, black-and-white & colour, stereo
Washing up is usually a boring job. 'Drink Deep' shows that such a chore can lead to sumptuous reflections. The water dripping out of the tap is the catalyst here for memories of a recently enjoyed vacation spent on an idyllically located little river. A number of men and a woman thoroughly enjoy themselves in these rustic surroundings accompanied by the soft strains of a guitar. At the same time, we also hear almost whispered utterances (reflections on the relationships between the bathers-) which are in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature. A playful frolic in the continuous downpour in the city on returning home shows that something like that cannot be abruptly interrupted when you leave your holiday resort.

Henny Kamphuizen

Camera: Jem Cohen, William Jones, J.M. Stipe, Editing: Rick Feist, Music: Stephen Vitiello, Sound: Gabriel Cohen, Stephen Vitiello, Mary Wooten, Voice: Carolyn B. Walner, With thanks to: Guy Picciotto, Dedicated to: James Herbert


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