Kitchen
Synopsis
Instructed by Warhol to write a vehicle for Edie Sedgwick in a “completely white” setting, scenarist Ronald Tavel created one of Warhol’s most iconic films. Here a group of performers of all stripes – the sink and litter basket receive equal billing to the human actors – are forced into Warhol and Tavel’s cruelly comical theatre of the absurd. Inside this cramped domestic space, boredom, confusion and a sense of existential dread hang heavy in the air. Warhol and Tavel transform the modern 1960s kitchen – replete with the latest gadgets and conveniences – into a chaotic laboratory for self-creation and interpersonal conflict.
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edie sedgwick in "Kitchen" (black & white)
Type: Clip • Published 2009-12-08
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Warhol, Ronald Tavel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Tavel
- Original Title
- Kitchen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
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Andy Warhol, Ronald Tavel
Ronald Tavel
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Andy Warhol
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Ronald Tavel
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Ronald Tavel
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What is Kitchen about?
Instructed by Warhol to write a vehicle for Edie Sedgwick in a “completely white” setting, scenarist Ronald Tavel created one of Warhol’s most iconic films. Here a group of performers of all stripes – the sink and litter basket receive equal billing to the human actors – are forced into Warhol and Tavel’s cruelly comical theatre of the absurd. Inside this cramped domestic space, boredom, confusion and a sense of existential dread hang heavy in the air. Warhol and Tavel transform the modern 1960s kitchen – replete with the latest gadgets and conveniences – into a chaotic laboratory for self-creation and interpersonal conflict.
Who directed Kitchen?
Kitchen was directed by Andy Warhol, Ronald Tavel.
Who stars in Kitchen?
The principal cast of Kitchen includes Edie Sedgwick, Roger Trudeau, David McCabe, Donald Lyons, Elecktrah.
When was Kitchen released and how long is it?
Kitchen was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.