Waiting for Commercials
Synopsis
Waiting for Commercials is a hilarious compendium of Japanese TV commercials. "Beckett wrote 'Waiting for Godot' twenty years ago, but instead of Godot, TV commercial after TV commercial arrived". This early example of Paik's use of appropriated television imagery as pop cultural artifact was originally created for a performance piece of the same name, which featured Charlotte Moorman and her cello.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jud Yalkut, Nam June Paik
- Original Title
- Waiting for Commercials
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Korean
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jud Yalkut, Nam June Paik
Department Leadership Roster
Jud Yalkut
Director
Nam June Paik
Director
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What is Waiting for Commercials about?
Waiting for Commercials is a hilarious compendium of Japanese TV commercials. "Beckett wrote 'Waiting for Godot' twenty years ago, but instead of Godot, TV commercial after TV commercial arrived". This early example of Paik's use of appropriated television imagery as pop cultural artifact was originally created for a performance piece of the same name, which featured Charlotte Moorman and her cello.
Who directed Waiting for Commercials?
Waiting for Commercials was directed by Jud Yalkut, Nam June Paik.
Who stars in Waiting for Commercials?
The principal cast of Waiting for Commercials includes Not specified.
When was Waiting for Commercials released and how long is it?
Waiting for Commercials was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 7m.