Francis Alÿs Movies

  • 2008
    Children’s Game #3: Coins

    Children’s Game #3: Coins

    Children’s Game #3: Coins

    02008HD

    We see three kids from behind, standing at a set distance from a peeling, whitewashed wall. The rule is that each player throws a coin against the...

    Children’s Game #3: Coins
  • 2006
    The Collector

    The Collector

    The Collector

    02006HD

    For an indeterminate period of time, the magnetized metal collector takes a daily walk through the streets and gradually builds up a coat mad of any...

    The Collector
  • 1998
    Cantos Patrioticus 1 - street

    Cantos Patrioticus 1 - street

    Cantos Patrioticus 1 - street

    01998HD

    1998, 00:27:43

    Cantos Patrioticus 1 - street
  • 2008
    Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007

    Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007

    Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007

    02008HD

    A traditional animation, hand-drawn in 500+ frames (which are also on display as part of the installation). The animation consists solely of a shoe...

    Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007