Mouth to Mouth (1975)

Mouth to Mouth (1975) poster

English and Korean words appear on the screen, a mouth forms the shape of an "O," then opens and closes. Is this the beginning of language? In this early videotape, Cha isolates and repeats a simple, physical act — a mouth forming the eight Korean vowel graphemes — so that this ordinary action becomes something primal and riveting.

Director: Theresa Hak Kyung Cha
Runtime: 8 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Theresa Hak Kyung Cha

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mouth to Mouth about?
English and Korean words appear on the screen, a mouth forms the shape of an "O," then opens and closes. Is this the beginning of language? In this early videotape, Cha isolates and repeats a simple, physical act — a mouth forming the eight Korean vowel graphemes — so that this ordinary action becomes something primal and riveting.
Who directed Mouth to Mouth?
Mouth to Mouth was directed by Theresa Hak Kyung Cha.
How long is Mouth to Mouth?
Mouth to Mouth has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).