Face-Off
Synopsis
Face-Off is an ironic collusion of private and public, of exposure and masking, a tense ritual wherein Acconci divulges and then censors his self-revelations. Acconci turns on a reel-to-reel audiotape recorder and bends down to the speaker to listen to it, his face barely visible in the frame. The audio is a recording of his own voice addressing himself and the viewer, recounting intimate details about his life. However, whenever the material becomes too personal, he tries to drown out his voice and prevent the viewer from hearing, yelling: "No, no, no, don't tell this, don't reveal this...." Reacting to his recorded voice, he becomes increasingly agitated as the tape proceeds.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vito Acconci
- Original Title
- Face-Off
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vito Acconci
Department Leadership Roster
Vito Acconci
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Face-Off
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What is Face-Off about?
Face-Off is an ironic collusion of private and public, of exposure and masking, a tense ritual wherein Acconci divulges and then censors his self-revelations. Acconci turns on a reel-to-reel audiotape recorder and bends down to the speaker to listen to it, his face barely visible in the frame. The audio is a recording of his own voice addressing himself and the viewer, recounting intimate details about his life. However, whenever the material becomes too personal, he tries to drown out his voice and prevent the viewer from hearing, yelling: "No, no, no, don't tell this, don't reveal this...." Reacting to his recorded voice, he becomes increasingly agitated as the tape proceeds.
Who directed Face-Off?
Face-Off was directed by Vito Acconci.
Who stars in Face-Off?
The principal cast of Face-Off includes Not specified.
When was Face-Off released and how long is it?
Face-Off was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 33m.