Eat(1964) is a 45-minuteunderground filmcreated byAndy Warholand featuring painterRobert Indiana,filmed on Sunday, February 2, 1964, in Indiana's studio. The film was first shown byJonas Mekason July 16, 1964, at the Washington Square Gallery at 530 West Broadway.[1]
| Eat | |
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| Directed by | Andy Warhol |
| Starring | Robert Indiana |
Release date |
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Running time | 45 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Eatis filmed in black-and-white film, has no soundtrack, and depicts fellowpop artistIndiana engaged in the process of eating a mushroom for the entire length of the film. Finally, there is a brief appearance by a cat.
In 1964,La Monte Youngprovided a loud minimalist drone soundtrack toEatwhen shown as small TV-sized projections at the entrance lobby to the thirdNew York Film Festivalheld atLincoln Center.[2]
Plot
editIndiana eats a mushroom.
Cast
edit- Robert Indianaas the eating man.
See also
edit- Andy Warhol filmography
- Blue Movie(1969) – Warhol film
- Kiss(1963) – Warhol film
- List of American films of 1963
- List of American films of 1964
- Sleep(1964) – Warhol film
References
edit- ^WarholStars entry
- ^Blake Gopnik,Warhol: A Life as ArtLondon: Allen Lane. March 5, 2020.ISBN978-0-241-00338-1p. 415
External links
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