Vietnam

Vostell manipulated a television to distort news footage of the Vietnam War and recorded the intervention using Super 8 film. In this key example of his practice of “TV-dé-coll/age,” the artist addresses the hyper-saturated media landscape and our increasing desensitization to distant atrocities.

Director: Wolf Vostell
Runtime: 8 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vietnam about?
Vostell manipulated a television to distort news footage of the Vietnam War and recorded the intervention using Super 8 film. In this key example of his practice of “TV-dé-coll/age,” the artist addresses the hyper-saturated media landscape and our increasing desensitization to distant atrocities.
Who directed Vietnam?
Vietnam was directed by Wolf Vostell.
How long is Vietnam?
Vietnam has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).