| Edition |
2 disc special ed. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (ca. 144 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
The Rene Daalder collection |
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Rene Daalder collection.
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| Note |
Subtitle from container. |
| Contents |
Disc 1. Documentary feature ; Q&A from the Los Angeles premiere at the historic Egyptian Theater ; Video documentation of 2008 art exhibit dedicated to Ader's legacy ; Original trailer -- disc 2. The film & video works of Bas Jan Ader: Fall 1, Los Angeles (1970, 24 min.) ; Fall 2, Amsterdam (1970, 19 min.) ; I'm too sad to tell you (1971, 4 min.) ; Broken fall (geometric), Westkapelle, Holland (1971, 2 min.) ; Broken fall (organic), Amsterdamse Bos, Holland (1971, 2 min.) ; Nightfall (1971, 4 min.) ; Primary time (1974, 26 min.). |
| Summary |
Documentary about enigmatic Dutch/Californian artist Bas Jan Ader whose conceptual performances culminated in his mysterious disappearance at sea in 1975. Includes interviews with the artist's widow and others who knew him in the Netherlands and the U.S. Second disc contains a collection of Ader's film and video works. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1. |
| Subject |
Ader, Bas Jan, 1942-1975.
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Video art.
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Performance art.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films
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Documentary films
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| Added Author |
Ader, Bas Jan, 1942-1975.
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Daalder, Rene.
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Ohlmann, Aaron.
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Kaufman, Joseph.
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Miller, David B.
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VPRO.
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American Scenes, Inc. (Firm)
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Cult Epics (Firm)
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Agitpop (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
881190006993 |
| Music No. |
DVD069 Cult Epics |
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