Self Portrait

198221m

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Where to watch Self Portrait

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Good to know

Director: Norio Imai
Release date: 1982-02-01
Runtime: 21m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released

About Self Portrait

Self Portrait is a 1982 movie, directed by Norio Imai. It has a runtime of 21 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Self Portrait in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this video performance, Imai takes a snapshot of his own face displayed on a TV monitor using a polaroid camera. While the videotape records his performance, he takes out one end of the open-reel video tape from the tape deck, staples his photograph directly on the videotape, and pins it on the wall until the videotape runs out completely. The still photographs of his face are attached to the loose bundles of videotape, which is a material record of the temporal duration of his performance.

Themes & keywords

short film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Self Portrait in Canada?+

Self Portrait is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Self Portrait on Netflix?+

Self Portrait is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Self Portrait?+

Self Portrait has a runtime of 21 minutes (21 minutes).

When did Self Portrait come out?+

Self Portrait is a 1982 movie directed by Norio Imai.

Who directed Self Portrait?+

Self Portrait was directed by Norio Imai.