
Mea Culpa
Synopsis
In his first collaboration with David Byrne and Brian Eno, Conner used footage from educational films to create a rhythmically austere image-track for music from their pioneering “sampling” album “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts” (1981).
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco Art Institute
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Conner
- Original Score
- David Byrne, Brian Eno
- Original Title
- Mea Culpa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Conner
David Byrne, Brian Eno
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Conner
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mea Culpa.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mea Culpa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mea Culpa about?
In his first collaboration with David Byrne and Brian Eno, Conner used footage from educational films to create a rhythmically austere image-track for music from their pioneering “sampling” album “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts” (1981).
Who directed Mea Culpa?
Mea Culpa was directed by Bruce Conner.
Who stars in Mea Culpa?
The principal cast of Mea Culpa includes Not specified.
When was Mea Culpa released and how long is it?
Mea Culpa was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Mea Culpa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mea Culpa was composed by David Byrne, Brian Eno.
