Taryn Simon: The stories behind the bloodlines

The video explores a project titled 'A Living Man Declared Dead and Other Chapters,' which documents bloodlines and their stories across the world. It covers themes of fate, order, and disorder, examining how external forces like governance and religion collide with internal forces of inheritance. The project includes stories from India, Kenya, Australia, Bosnia, China, and more, highlighting issues like corruption, genocide, polygamy, and environmental impact. The narrative is presented through portrait panels, text panels, and footnote panels, reflecting the complex interplay of history and personal stories.

What discovery did Shivdutt make at the local land registry office?

How did Shivdutt and his brothers become listed as dead in official records?

What has been the local court's response to the Yadav family's case since 2001?

What themes does the project 'A Living Man Declared Dead and Other Chapters' explore?

How does the project address the concept of bloodlines and their histories?

Describe the significance of the empty portraits in the chapters.

What was the impact of the European rabbit introduction in Australia?

What does Chapter 7 focus on regarding the effects of genocide?

What challenges do children face when leaving the orphanage in Ukraine?

What is the overarching question the project raises about the nature of stories and history?