Butterfly
Synopsis
The exuberant irreverence and wit of Butterfly characterizes Paik's stream-of-consciousness visual and conceptual techniques. In a vibrant image/music collage, he ironically juxtaposes high-cultural artifacts (the aria from Madame Butterfly), contemporary avant-garde icons (Laurie Anderson) and Eastern symbols (the butterfly), within a rapid-paced proliferation of vividly computerized visual effects. This abbreviated work is classic Paik.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nam June Paik
- Original Title
- Butterfly
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nam June Paik
Department Leadership Roster
Nam June Paik
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Butterfly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterfly
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What is Butterfly about?
The exuberant irreverence and wit of Butterfly characterizes Paik's stream-of-consciousness visual and conceptual techniques. In a vibrant image/music collage, he ironically juxtaposes high-cultural artifacts (the aria from Madame Butterfly), contemporary avant-garde icons (Laurie Anderson) and Eastern symbols (the butterfly), within a rapid-paced proliferation of vividly computerized visual effects. This abbreviated work is classic Paik.
Who directed Butterfly?
Butterfly was directed by Nam June Paik.
Who stars in Butterfly?
The principal cast of Butterfly includes Not specified.
When was Butterfly released and how long is it?
Butterfly was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2m.