Olaf Breuning: Home 2

Overview

Back in 2006 IMA showcased Swiss artist Olaf Breuning's two-channel video odyssey, Home.  Back with what looks like a handyman video diary or amateur travel documentary (but in a good way) Breuning brings us Home 2 - the mondo-jackass sequel.

The clarify, the screening depicts dress up pranks played on natives across the world. In one situation Kerstetter's character wears a gorilla-costume head brilliantly matched with an AC/DC shit to meet the locals of Papua New Guinea. In Japan he persuades passer-bys to post with him to cat masks (see picture) and in Switzerland he strips Swiss men of their traditional Appenzell costumes and gives them to females to wear as drag. The point of this movie you might ask? An apparent need to seek harmony and human connection while finding a home in the worlds of others. Although the effect is total alienation, I guess it works, to some extent.

If you missed the first one, it's not a big worry. You can enjoy Home 2 without the introduction of his previous success. If you enjoy light, immature, handy cam comedy - this one's for you.