title: A Test of Violence
text: # A Test of Violence
  
  A Test of Violence is a 1969 BAFTA nominated British short film directed by Stuart Cooper.
  
  ## Summary
  
  Stuart Cooper's short, about the work of Spanish artist Juan Genovés, is an inspired introduction to the works of this extraordinary artist, exploring its minimalist aesthetic and storytelling qualities through a variety of cinematic techniques, including rostrum, animation, news footage and live action recreations.
  
  ## Accolades
  
  The film went on to win awards at multiple film festivals.
  
  