Takahiko Iimura Movies

  • 1967
    New York Scenes

    New York Scenes

    New York Scenes

    01967HD

    ‘New York Scenes’ (1967) is sketches of certain scenes and portraits in New York including, ‘Linda with a lens’, ‘Fire...

    New York Scenes
  • 1977
    One Frame Duration

    One Frame Duration

    One Frame Duration

    01977HD

    The films concerns the "duration" (or non-duration) of one frame, as the title indicates, the minimum unit of film in space (dark and light) with...

    One Frame Duration
  • 1972
    Models: B-3: To See the Frame, Not to See the Frame

    Models: B-3: To See the Frame, Not to See the Frame

    Models: B-3: To See the Frame, Not to See the Frame

    01972HD

    Takahiko Iimura's Models Series

    Models: B-3: To See the Frame, Not to See the Frame
  • 1966
    Why Don't You Sneeze

    Why Don't You Sneeze

    Why Don't You Sneeze

    01966HD

    labeled in the CCJ as "Why Not Sneeze?", this film has been described as blatantly inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s ANEMIC CINEMA.

    Why Don't You Sneeze
  • 1962
    6x6 (Oukan Densentsu)

    6x6 (Oukan Densentsu)

    6x6 (Oukan Densentsu)

    01962HD

    A boy and a girl in a small room, having a fight, making love and suddenly . . . a black humor on a young couple.—Takahiko Iimura, Paper Film:...

    6x6 (Oukan Densentsu)
  • 1972
    Timed 1, 2, 3

    Timed 1, 2, 3

    Timed 1, 2, 3

    01972HD

    Visually, each section of the film is composed of 10-second spans of clear and dark leader, arranged in a progressive fashion so that at first there...

    Timed 1, 2, 3
  • 1991
    Concept tape 3 (Performance)

    Concept tape 3 (Performance)

    Concept tape 3 (Performance)

    01991HD

    A compilation tape of performances including John Cage Performs James Joyce, Arakawa, and Iimura's first AIUEONN and As I See You You See Me shot...

    Concept tape 3 (Performance)
  • 2013
    KIKAIDE MIRUKOTO = Eye Machine / To See by Chance –The Pioneers of Japanese Video Arts–

    KIKAIDE MIRUKOTO = Eye Machine / To See by Chance –The Pioneers of Japanese Video Arts–

    KIKAIDE MIRUKOTO = Eye Machine / To See by Chance –The Pioneers of Japanese Video Arts–

    02013HD

    Video began as a medium that inspired discovery. This art documentary traces the expressive roots of “media art” in Japan — works...

    KIKAIDE MIRUKOTO = Eye Machine / To See by Chance –The Pioneers of Japanese Video Arts–
  • 1972
    Models: B-2: A Line 1, 2, 3

    Models: B-2: A Line 1, 2, 3

    Models: B-2: A Line 1, 2, 3

    01972HD

    Takahiko Iimura's Models Series

    Models: B-2: A Line 1, 2, 3
  • 1996
    Sky and Ground

    Sky and Ground

    Sky and Ground

    01996HD

    Sky and ground which was cut off momentarily / A camera wanders seeking its own shadow / The images which explore the limit / of solitude in New York...

    Sky and Ground
  • 1963
    Onan

    Onan

    Onan

    101963HD

    “ONAN is a work about desire (masturbation) which has no object but itself. The appearance of the large egg objectifies the man's desires....

    Onan