Conversions 2 (1971)
In Conversions II, the second in a trilogy of films interrogating the rigidity of gender binarism, the artist attempts to feminize his unquestionably male body by hiding his genitals between his legs. By casting his own masculinity into question, by performing its absence, Acconci problematizes the dictum that the male (or female) subject is a coherent being.
Director: Vito Acconci
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: January 1, 1971
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Vito Acconci
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Conversions 2 about?
- In Conversions II, the second in a trilogy of films interrogating the rigidity of gender binarism, the artist attempts to feminize his unquestionably male body by hiding his genitals between his legs. By casting his own masculinity into question, by performing its absence, Acconci problematizes the dictum that the male (or female) subject is a coherent being.
- Who directed Conversions 2?
- Conversions 2 was directed by Vito Acconci.
- How long is Conversions 2?
- Conversions 2 has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).