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196910mUnited States of America

Black Balls

Synopsis

In this film, Nauman applies black makeup to his testicles. The action was recorded with an industrial high-speed camera capable of shooting between one thousand and four thousand frames per second.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1969

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bruce Nauman
Original Title
Black Balls
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
10m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bruce Nauman

Department Leadership Roster

Bruce Nauman

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Balls.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Balls

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Black Balls about?

In this film, Nauman applies black makeup to his testicles. The action was recorded with an industrial high-speed camera capable of shooting between one thousand and four thousand frames per second.

Who directed Black Balls?

Black Balls was directed by Bruce Nauman.

Who stars in Black Balls?

The principal cast of Black Balls includes Bruce Nauman.

When was Black Balls released and how long is it?

Black Balls was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 10m.