Selfless in the Bath of Lava (1994)
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
Release Date: June 15, 1994
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.