Grand Mal (1981)
"Oursler’s thematic concerns betray classic Freudian anxieties about sex and death. In Grand Mal, the hero takes a convoluted odyssey through a landscape of disturbing experiences. The video’s free association includes, "digressions about the difference between salt and sugar and a version of the creation myth that is both banal and terrifying." — Christine Tamblyn, “Art Notes,” Scan (November/December 1981)
Director: Tony Oursler
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 13, 1981
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tony Oursler
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grand Mal about?
- "Oursler’s thematic concerns betray classic Freudian anxieties about sex and death. In Grand Mal, the hero takes a convoluted odyssey through a landscape of disturbing experiences. The video’s free association includes, "digressions about the difference between salt and sugar and a version of the creation myth that is both banal and terrifying." — Christine Tamblyn, “Art Notes,” Scan (November/December 1981)
- Who directed Grand Mal?
- Grand Mal was directed by Tony Oursler.
- How long is Grand Mal?
- Grand Mal has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).