"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman is a notable film directed by Nam June Paik.
What it’s about. Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait traces Moorman's career as an avant-garde performer, from her classical training to her notorious arrest as the "Topless Cellist" and subsequent talk-show celebrity. Rare documentations of Moorman's performances include Otto Piene's Sky Kiss and Jim McWilliams' Chocolate Cello. Interviews with Moorman's friends, family and collaborators, such as Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Otto Piene, and Barbara Moore, among others, provide intimate recollections of the inimitable Moorman.
Who’s in it. "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman stars Yoko Ono, Christo, Jeanne-Claude and Nam June Paik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman 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 "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman page.
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- Where can I watch "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman (1995)?
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- Is "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman worth watching?
- "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
- "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman stars Yoko Ono, Christo, Jeanne-Claude, Nam June Paik and Charlotte Moorman.
- When was "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman released?
- "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman was released in 1995.