Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
Synopsis
The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century, who revolutionized the use of technology as an artistic canvas and prophesied both the fascist tendencies and intercultural understanding that would arise from the interconnected metaverse of today's world.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-15
Top Cast
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Steven Yeun
Self - Narrator (voice)
Nam June Paik
Self (archive footage)
David Bowie
Self (archive footage)
Yoko Ono
Self (archive footage)
Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage)
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Self (archive footage)
Jonas Mekas
Self (archive footage)
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
John Cage
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Beuys
Self (archive footage)
Merce Cunningham
Self (archive footage)
George Maciunas
Self (archive footage)
Charlotte Moorman
Self (archive footage)
John Hanhardt
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
DOK.fest München
Festival / Special Debut
March 24, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Kim
- Original Score
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Original Title
- Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $54K
- Production Studios
- Greenwich Entertainment, JBS Arts, Seesaw Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Kim
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Nelson Walker III, 곽소진
Taryn Gould
Florence Sloan, Steven Jang, Fab 5 Freddy, Steven Yeun, Alexandra Munroe
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda Kim
Director
Taryn Gould
Editor
Nelson Walker III
Director of Photography
Amanda Kim
Producer
Oh Hee-jung
Producer
Mariko Munro
Producer
Amy Hobby
Producer
곽소진
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
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What is Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV about?
The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century, who revolutionized the use of technology as an artistic canvas and prophesied both the fascist tendencies and intercultural understanding that would arise from the interconnected metaverse of today's world.
Who directed Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV?
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV was directed by Amanda Kim.
Who stars in Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV?
The principal cast of Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV includes Steven Yeun, Nam June Paik, David Bowie, Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol.
When was Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV released and how long is it?
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV make at the box office?
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV grossed $54K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV?
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).