Talk Normal
“A Lecture by Laurie Anderson.”
Synopsis
At the '87 Tokyo International Video Biennale, held at Spiral Hall, performance artist Laurie Anderson gave the unforgettable lecture-demonstration, "Talk Normal". In "Talk Normal", Anderson discusses the many elements that distinguish her work, from the unique violins that serve as her alter egos, to her video clone, to her experiments with electronics and her personal homage to Oscar Schlemmer's Bauhaus dances. Through excerpts from the film Home of the Brave, the television program What You Mean We?, and the music videos for her songs O Superman and Sharkey's Day, Anderson draws you into an eclectic world where sight and sound are united. In "Talk Normal", New York's best known performance artist talks about herself.
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January 1, 1989
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zenboku Sato, Hiroyoshi Usui
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurie Anderson
- Original Title
- Talk Normal
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Pioneer LDC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zenboku Sato, Hiroyoshi Usui
Laurie Anderson
Laurie Anderson, Setsuko Miura
Department Leadership Roster
Laurie Anderson
Writer
Laurie Anderson
Producer
Zenboku Sato
Director
Hiroyoshi Usui
Director
Setsuko Miura
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Talk Normal about?
At the '87 Tokyo International Video Biennale, held at Spiral Hall, performance artist Laurie Anderson gave the unforgettable lecture-demonstration, "Talk Normal". In "Talk Normal", Anderson discusses the many elements that distinguish her work, from the unique violins that serve as her alter egos, to her video clone, to her experiments with electronics and her personal homage to Oscar Schlemmer's Bauhaus dances. Through excerpts from the film Home of the Brave, the television program What You Mean We?, and the music videos for her songs O Superman and Sharkey's Day, Anderson draws you into an eclectic world where sight and sound are united. In "Talk Normal", New York's best known performance artist talks about herself.
Who directed Talk Normal?
Talk Normal was directed by Zenboku Sato, Hiroyoshi Usui.
Who stars in Talk Normal?
The principal cast of Talk Normal includes Laurie Anderson.
When was Talk Normal released and how long is it?
Talk Normal was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.