Video 50 (1978)
Produced in an era before 24-hour programming cycles, Video 50 was initially used as a late night filler on TV stations in Germany, France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Random, surreal, and unexpected, Video 50 resembles the dream cycle of a dormant TV station after it conscious programming has ceased. Its structure and form anticipate the dissociated sequence of moving images we are now accustomed to encountering on YouTube and social media.
Director: Robert Wilson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: February 2, 1978
Cast
Music: Allan Lloyd
Cinematography: Robert Wilson
Production: ZDF
Country: Switzerland, Germany
Original Language: en
Keywords
collage
More Films by Director: Robert Wilson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Video 50 about?
- Produced in an era before 24-hour programming cycles, Video 50 was initially used as a late night filler on TV stations in Germany, France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Random, surreal, and unexpected, Video 50 resembles the dream cycle of a dormant TV station after it conscious programming has ceased. Its structure and form anticipate the dissociated sequence of moving images we are now accustomed to encountering on YouTube and social media.
- Who directed Video 50?
- Video 50 was directed by Robert Wilson.
- Who stars in Video 50?
- Video 50 stars Louis Aragon, Philippe Chemin, Lucinda Childs, Laura Duke Condominas, Robert Wilson, Michel Guy.
- How long is Video 50?
- Video 50 has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Video 50?
- Video 50 is a Drama film.
- Where was Video 50 produced?
- Video 50 was produced in Switzerland, Germany.