I'm Too Sad to Tell You
Synopsis
This short film is part of a mixed media artwork of the same name, which also included postcards of Ader crying, sent to friends of his, with the title of the work as a caption. The film was initially ten minutes long, and included Ader rubbing his eyes to produce the tears, but was cut down to three and a half minutes. This shorter version captures Ader at his most anguished. His face is framed closely. There is no introduction or conclusion, no reason given and no relief from the anguish that is presented.
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March 17, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bas Jan Ader
- Original Title
- I'm Too Sad to Tell You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
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Bas Jan Ader
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Bas Jan Ader
Director
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What is I'm Too Sad to Tell You about?
This short film is part of a mixed media artwork of the same name, which also included postcards of Ader crying, sent to friends of his, with the title of the work as a caption. The film was initially ten minutes long, and included Ader rubbing his eyes to produce the tears, but was cut down to three and a half minutes. This shorter version captures Ader at his most anguished. His face is framed closely. There is no introduction or conclusion, no reason given and no relief from the anguish that is presented.
Who directed I'm Too Sad to Tell You?
I'm Too Sad to Tell You was directed by Bas Jan Ader.
Who stars in I'm Too Sad to Tell You?
The principal cast of I'm Too Sad to Tell You includes Bas Jan Ader.
When was I'm Too Sad to Tell You released and how long is it?
I'm Too Sad to Tell You was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 3m.