Lake Placid '80
Synopsis
Paik produced this exuberant, high-speed collage as a commission for the National Fine Arts Committee of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. In a fractured explosion of densely layered movement and action, images of Olympic sports events are mixed with Paik’s recurring visual and audio motifs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1980
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nam June Paik
- Original Title
- Lake Placid '80
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nam June Paik
Department Leadership Roster
Nam June Paik
Director
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What is Lake Placid '80 about?
Paik produced this exuberant, high-speed collage as a commission for the National Fine Arts Committee of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. In a fractured explosion of densely layered movement and action, images of Olympic sports events are mixed with Paik’s recurring visual and audio motifs.
Who directed Lake Placid '80?
Lake Placid '80 was directed by Nam June Paik.
Who stars in Lake Placid '80?
The principal cast of Lake Placid '80 includes Allen Ginsberg.
When was Lake Placid '80 released and how long is it?
Lake Placid '80 was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 4m.