Figure Of Wax

The figure of wax to which the title alludes is that of philosopher and jurist Jeremy Bentham 17481832 one of the founders of the University of London The film was shot over a period of two days in three locations the hall of University College London where Benthams wax figure sits in a glassfronted case Oxford Street and the City of London Subtitles indicate a dialogue between Broodthaers and Bentham in addition to a spoken commentary delivered by Charlotte Hardman The film is accompanied by Broodthaers playing scales and music by Beethoven and Chopin on the piano