Ceci Ne Serait Pas Une Pipe (1970)

This is one of a series of films that Broodthaers made on the subject of the pipe, a reference to the work of René Magritte. A static camera depicts images of a pipe, clock, and smoke against a whitewashed brick wall. The superimposed titles were added in 1971, and include the labels ‘Figure I’ and ‘Figure II’, phrases that recur throughout Broodthaers oeuvre, and echo Magritte’s concern with the relationship between object, image and language.

Director: Marcel Broodthaers
Runtime: 3 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ceci Ne Serait Pas Une Pipe about?
This is one of a series of films that Broodthaers made on the subject of the pipe, a reference to the work of René Magritte. A static camera depicts images of a pipe, clock, and smoke against a whitewashed brick wall. The superimposed titles were added in 1971, and include the labels ‘Figure I’ and ‘Figure II’, phrases that recur throughout Broodthaers oeuvre, and echo Magritte’s concern with the relationship between object, image and language.
Who directed Ceci Ne Serait Pas Une Pipe?
Ceci Ne Serait Pas Une Pipe was directed by Marcel Broodthaers.
How long is Ceci Ne Serait Pas Une Pipe?
Ceci Ne Serait Pas Une Pipe has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).