Archaic Torso

In 1969, several BBS newcomers including Pinter, Body and Peter Dobai, published a declaration entitled “We want a sociological film group.” Their manifested aim was “to achieve cognitive development while making documentaries” and remained a central issue throughout the studio’s heyday, bringing about many thought-provoking documentary crossovers into the experimental film terrain. "Archaic Torso" blends philosophy and bodybuilding and the essence of documentary-making, and it becomes the most self-reflective chronicle of this effort. Peter Dobai did not continue with documentary pursuits at the BBS, nor professionally. Instead he turned his efforts to literature and scriptwriting, with great success.
Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.
Format: 35mm B&W
Production Year: 1971
Duration: 31
Contact: Bela Balazs Studio ArchiveT. + 36 14 607 000 bbs@mucsarnok.hu

Peter Dobai