Selfless in the Bath of Lava (1994)

Selfless in the Bath of Lava (1994) poster

Selbstlos im Lavabad is comprised of a small film embedded in a hole on the floor. In the film, the artist swims nude in an incandescent lava bath and cries out “I am a worm and you are a flower!” This film was first exhibited in Basel, Switzerland, in 1994. [Overview Courtesy of MoMA PS1]

Director: Pipilotti Rist
Runtime: 19 min
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Country: Switzerland
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selfless in the Bath of Lava about?
Selbstlos im Lavabad is comprised of a small film embedded in a hole on the floor. In the film, the artist swims nude in an incandescent lava bath and cries out “I am a worm and you are a flower!” This film was first exhibited in Basel, Switzerland, in 1994. [Overview Courtesy of MoMA PS1]
Who directed Selfless in the Bath of Lava?
Selfless in the Bath of Lava was directed by Pipilotti Rist.
How long is Selfless in the Bath of Lava?
Selfless in the Bath of Lava has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
Where was Selfless in the Bath of Lava produced?
Selfless in the Bath of Lava was produced in Switzerland.