Vexation Island
Synopsis
In Vexation Island, which Graham premiered at the Canadian Pavilion of the 1997 Venice Biennale, the artist appears in full shipwrecked sailor mode, lying unconscious under a tree on a paradise island, with a bruise on his head. Played on a neverending loop, the protagonist wakes up every ten minutes to his cosmic joke, shaking the coconut tree and knocking himself out once again.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodney Graham
- Original Title
- Vexation Island
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodney Graham
Department Leadership Roster
Rodney Graham
Director
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What is Vexation Island about?
In Vexation Island, which Graham premiered at the Canadian Pavilion of the 1997 Venice Biennale, the artist appears in full shipwrecked sailor mode, lying unconscious under a tree on a paradise island, with a bruise on his head. Played on a neverending loop, the protagonist wakes up every ten minutes to his cosmic joke, shaking the coconut tree and knocking himself out once again.
Who directed Vexation Island?
Vexation Island was directed by Rodney Graham.
Who stars in Vexation Island?
The principal cast of Vexation Island includes Not specified.
When was Vexation Island released and how long is it?
Vexation Island was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 10m.