Guadalcanal Requiem (1977)

Guadalcanal Requiem (1977) poster

One of Paik’s most overtly political and poignant statements, Guadalcanal Requiem is a performance/documentary collage that confronts history, time, cultural memory and mythology on the site of one of World War II’s most devastating battles.

Director: Nam June Paik
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Laurie Spiegel
Cinematography: Bill Viola
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

avant-garde, video art

More Films by Director: Nam June Paik
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guadalcanal Requiem about?
One of Paik’s most overtly political and poignant statements, Guadalcanal Requiem is a performance/documentary collage that confronts history, time, cultural memory and mythology on the site of one of World War II’s most devastating battles.
Who directed Guadalcanal Requiem?
Guadalcanal Requiem was directed by Nam June Paik.
Who stars in Guadalcanal Requiem?
Guadalcanal Requiem stars Charlotte Moorman.
How long is Guadalcanal Requiem?
Guadalcanal Requiem has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is Guadalcanal Requiem?
Guadalcanal Requiem is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Guadalcanal Requiem produced?
Guadalcanal Requiem was produced in United States of America.