One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece)

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One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece) (1984)

Directed by Hsieh Tehching, Linda Montano

· 18m

From 6 P.M. on July 4, 1983, until 6 P.M. on July 4, 1984, Tehching Hsieh and Linda Montano were tied together continuously with an 8-foot rope which passed loosely around their waists and was sealed at each end. Their intention was not to touch each other except accidentally—about 60 brush-bys and one brief hug by Montano occurred during the year. They slept in separate beds a few feet apart. When one showered, the other waited outside the door, but aside from this they were never in separate rooms. Both remained celibate for the duration. This film was shot on black-and-white super 8mm. [Overview courtesy of Artforum]

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Cast

Crew

Director
Hsieh Tehching, Linda Montano
Director of Photography
Chihung Yang

Details

Release date
1984-11-05
Runtime
18m
Original language
EN