William Buys a Parrot
A bizarre silent short film showing author William S. Burroughs negotiating to buy a parrot.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1963 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Antony Balch |
| Runtime | 2 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (11 votes) |
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The film constructs a stark observation of a micro-event, relying on silent cinema to amplify the inherent absurdity of the transaction. It explores the dissonance between Burroughs' iconic, subversive persona and the utter banality of buying a pet.
What lingers after the film ends is a hypnotic, quietly surreal portrait where the everyday becomes performance art. A fascinating curio for students of the Beats. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Antony Balch
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Watch in complete silence as a meditative art piece, ideally in the afternoon light.
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