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197630mJapan

My Life

マイ・ライフ

Synopsis

This work was started in 1967 as a documentation of Nakajima’s life. The footage was edited into a single piece for the first time in 1974, in time to show the work to the curator Barbara London, who was visiting Japan. Generations of his family were lost and gained that year, with Nakajima's mother passing away, and then his child was born. The piece is an installation with two monitors; the left presents his mother and himself, and the right, his child and himself. Nakajima continues to work on the sequels of "My Life" with his grandchild.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 1, 1976

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ko Nakajima
Original Title
マイ・ライフ
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ko Nakajima

Department Leadership Roster

Ko Nakajima

Ko Nakajima

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My Life

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

What is My Life about?

This work was started in 1967 as a documentation of Nakajima’s life. The footage was edited into a single piece for the first time in 1974, in time to show the work to the curator Barbara London, who was visiting Japan. Generations of his family were lost and gained that year, with Nakajima's mother passing away, and then his child was born. The piece is an installation with two monitors; the left presents his mother and himself, and the right, his child and himself. Nakajima continues to work on the sequels of "My Life" with his grandchild.

Who directed My Life?

My Life was directed by Ko Nakajima.

Who stars in My Life?

The principal cast of My Life includes Not specified.

When was My Life released and how long is it?

My Life was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 30m.