The Cut-Ups
Synopsis
Essentially a dizzying montage of quirky shots of legendary Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs and noted surrealist artist Brion Gysin, this nearly 20 minute avant-garde short features repeated articulations of such random things as "Hello," "Where are we now?," and "Look at that picture" instead of music or standard dialogue. The narrative is decidedly nonlinear and perplexing, with no discernible plot whatsoever as we see images of Gysin working on his paintings and calligraphic designs and Burroughs rummaging through draws, packing a suitcase, giving a young man a physical, making a call in a phone booth, and waiting on a platform for a subway train.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antony Balch
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Burroughs
- Original Title
- The Cut-Ups
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antony Balch
William S. Burroughs
Department Leadership Roster
Antony Balch
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cut-Ups
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What is The Cut-Ups about?
Essentially a dizzying montage of quirky shots of legendary Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs and noted surrealist artist Brion Gysin, this nearly 20 minute avant-garde short features repeated articulations of such random things as "Hello," "Where are we now?," and "Look at that picture" instead of music or standard dialogue. The narrative is decidedly nonlinear and perplexing, with no discernible plot whatsoever as we see images of Gysin working on his paintings and calligraphic designs and Burroughs rummaging through draws, packing a suitcase, giving a young man a physical, making a call in a phone booth, and waiting on a platform for a subway train.
Who directed The Cut-Ups?
The Cut-Ups was directed by Antony Balch.
Who stars in The Cut-Ups?
The principal cast of The Cut-Ups includes William S. Burroughs, Brion Gysin.
When was The Cut-Ups released and how long is it?
The Cut-Ups was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 19m.