I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like (1986)

I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like (1986) poster

"I Do Not Know What It Is that I Am Like" juxtaposes images of animals, both wild and domestic, and natural environments with human activity as it takes place in an apartment, and during a fire walking ceremony in Fiji. Documentary-style footage is combined with staged events. Despite the piece's lack of a traditional narrative, it bears some relationship to nature works. The segment features material from "Il Corpo Scuro (The dark body)" - animals and natural environments are seen up close and at a distance.

Director: Bill Viola
Runtime: 89 min
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Production: Bill Viola Studio
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

avant-garde, animals, consciousness, video art

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like about?
"I Do Not Know What It Is that I Am Like" juxtaposes images of animals, both wild and domestic, and natural environments with human activity as it takes place in an apartment, and during a fire walking ceremony in Fiji. Documentary-style footage is combined with staged events. Despite the piece's lack of a traditional narrative, it bears some relationship to nature works. The segment features material from "Il Corpo Scuro (The dark body)" - animals and natural environments are seen up close and at a distance.
Who directed I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like?
I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like was directed by Bill Viola.
Who stars in I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like?
I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like stars Bill Viola.
How long is I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like?
I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
Where was I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like produced?
I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like was produced in United States of America.