Cut Piece
Synopsis
Filmed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Cut Piece documents one of Yoko Ono’s most powerful conceptual pieces. Performed by the artist herself, Ono sits motionless on the stage after inviting the audience to come up and cut away her clothing in a denouement of the reciprocity between victim and assailant.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Maysles, Albert Maysles
- Original Title
- Cut Piece
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Maysles, Albert Maysles
Albert Maysles, David Maysles
Department Leadership Roster
David Maysles
Director
Albert Maysles
Director
Albert Maysles
Producer
David Maysles
Producer
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What is Cut Piece about?
Filmed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Cut Piece documents one of Yoko Ono’s most powerful conceptual pieces. Performed by the artist herself, Ono sits motionless on the stage after inviting the audience to come up and cut away her clothing in a denouement of the reciprocity between victim and assailant.
Who directed Cut Piece?
Cut Piece was directed by David Maysles, Albert Maysles.
Who stars in Cut Piece?
The principal cast of Cut Piece includes Yoko Ono.
When was Cut Piece released and how long is it?
Cut Piece was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 8m.