Heads I Win/Tails You Lose
Synopsis
This videotape was edited together by Richard Linklater in 1991 from film countdowns and tail leaders from films submitted to the Austin Film Society in Austin, Texas from 1987 to 1990. It is Linklater's tribute to the film countdown, used by many projectionists over the years to cue one reel of film after another when switching to another reel on another projector during projection. Includes reel excerpts from films by Chantal Ackerman, Ingmar Bergman, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Cuban filmmaker Humberto Solas, Nagisa Ōshima, Monte Hellman, and Jean-Luc Godard, among many others.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Original Title
- Heads I Win/Tails You Lose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 4h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Linklater
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Linklater
Director
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What is Heads I Win/Tails You Lose about?
This videotape was edited together by Richard Linklater in 1991 from film countdowns and tail leaders from films submitted to the Austin Film Society in Austin, Texas from 1987 to 1990. It is Linklater's tribute to the film countdown, used by many projectionists over the years to cue one reel of film after another when switching to another reel on another projector during projection. Includes reel excerpts from films by Chantal Ackerman, Ingmar Bergman, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Cuban filmmaker Humberto Solas, Nagisa Ōshima, Monte Hellman, and Jean-Luc Godard, among many others.
Who directed Heads I Win/Tails You Lose?
Heads I Win/Tails You Lose was directed by Richard Linklater.
Who stars in Heads I Win/Tails You Lose?
The principal cast of Heads I Win/Tails You Lose includes Not specified.
When was Heads I Win/Tails You Lose released and how long is it?
Heads I Win/Tails You Lose was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 4h 3m.