The Vasulka Effect (2020)

Grandparents of Video Art

The Vasulka Effect (2020) poster

The opening of The Vasulka Effect couldn’t be more apt: Steina Vasulka addresses her husband Woody through various TV screens. He does the same and replies. A perfect image of the relationship between the free-spirited, groundbreaking pioneers of video art. After meeting in Prague in the early 1960s, they relocated from Czechoslovakia to New York, where they later founded The Kitchen, their legendary art and performance gallery.

Director: Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Arnar Þór Þórisson, Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir
Editing: Jakob Halldórsson
Production: Sagafilm, Krummafilms, Produkce Radim Procházka, Bullitt Film, Nonami
Country: Czech Republic, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden
Language: Český, English, Íslenska
Original Language: en

Keywords

video artist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Vasulka Effect about?
The opening of The Vasulka Effect couldn’t be more apt: Steina Vasulka addresses her husband Woody through various TV screens. He does the same and replies. A perfect image of the relationship between the free-spirited, groundbreaking pioneers of video art. After meeting in Prague in the early 1960s, they relocated from Czechoslovakia to New York, where they later founded The Kitchen, their legendary art and performance gallery.
Who directed The Vasulka Effect?
The Vasulka Effect was directed by Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir.
Who stars in The Vasulka Effect?
The Vasulka Effect stars Woody Vasulka, Steina Vasulka.
How long is The Vasulka Effect?
The Vasulka Effect has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Vasulka Effect?
The Vasulka Effect is a Documentary film.
Where was The Vasulka Effect produced?
The Vasulka Effect was produced in Czech Republic, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden.