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Merce by Merce by Paik (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1978, Merce by Merce by Paik is a notable film directed by Nam June Paik, running about 27 minutes.

What it’s about. Merce by Merce by Paik is a two-part tribute to choreographer Merce Cunningham and artist Marcel Duchamp. The first section, “Blue Studio: Five Segments”, is a work of video-dance produced by Merce Cunningham and videomaker Charles Atlas. The second part, produced by Paik and Shigeko Kubota, further queries the relationship between everyday gestures and formal notions of dance.

Who’s in it. Merce by Merce by Paik stars Merce Cunningham and Marcel Duchamp.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Merce by Merce by Paik has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merce by Merce by Paik page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Merce by Merce by Paik (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Merce by Merce by Paik change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Merce by Merce by Paik worth watching?
Merce by Merce by Paik holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Merce by Merce by Paik?
Merce by Merce by Paik stars Merce Cunningham and Marcel Duchamp.
When was Merce by Merce by Paik released?
Merce by Merce by Paik was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.