One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece)
Synopsis
From 6 P.M. on July 4, 1983, until 6 P.M. on July 4, 1984, Tehching Hsieh and Linda Montano were tied together continuously with an 8-foot rope which passed loosely around their waists and was sealed at each end. Their intention was not to touch each other except accidentally—about 60 brush-bys and one brief hug by Montano occurred during the year. They slept in separate beds a few feet apart. When one showered, the other waited outside the door, but aside from this they were never in separate rooms. Both remained celibate for the duration. This film was shot on black-and-white super 8mm. [Overview courtesy of Artforum]
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November 5, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hsieh Tehching, Linda Montano
- Original Title
- One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hsieh Tehching, Linda Montano
Chihung Yang
Department Leadership Roster
Hsieh Tehching
Director
Linda Montano
Director
Chihung Yang
Director of Photography
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What is One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece) about?
From 6 P.M. on July 4, 1983, until 6 P.M. on July 4, 1984, Tehching Hsieh and Linda Montano were tied together continuously with an 8-foot rope which passed loosely around their waists and was sealed at each end. Their intention was not to touch each other except accidentally—about 60 brush-bys and one brief hug by Montano occurred during the year. They slept in separate beds a few feet apart. When one showered, the other waited outside the door, but aside from this they were never in separate rooms. Both remained celibate for the duration. This film was shot on black-and-white super 8mm. [Overview courtesy of Artforum]
Who directed One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece)?
One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece) was directed by Hsieh Tehching, Linda Montano.
Who stars in One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece)?
The principal cast of One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece) includes Hsieh Tehching, Linda Montano.
When was One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece) released and how long is it?
One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece) was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 18m.