Electronic Opera no. 1 (2022): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, Electronic Opera no. 1 is a notable film directed by Nam June Paik.
What it’s about. Nam June Paik’s Electronic Opera no. 1 first aired in 1969 as part of The Medium is the Medium, a special “artist transmission” commissioned by WGBH-Boston featuring experimental segments by Paik and artists Allan Kaprow, Otto Piene, James Seawright, Thomas Tadlock, and Aldo Tambellini. Set to classical music and featuring “hippies,” a dancing model, and national political figures, Paik’s five-minute contribution is a form of what he called “participation television.” Here, he instructs you — his audience — to open or close your eyes while the hallucinatory images swirl and twist into frame. The original premiere marked Paik’s first foray into television broadcast and remains an early and ironic example of his ambition to turn inherently passive viewers into active and integral participants.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Electronic Opera no. 1 page.
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- Where can I watch Electronic Opera no. 1 (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Electronic Opera no. 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- When was Electronic Opera no. 1 released?
- Electronic Opera no. 1 was released in 2022.