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.

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