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"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman

1995 · 29 min Documentary
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait traces Moorman's career as an avant-garde performer, from her classical training to her notorious arrest as the "Topless Cellist" and subsequent talk-show celebrity. Rare documentations of Moorman's performances include Otto Piene's Sky Kiss and Jim McWilliams' Chocolate Cello. Interviews with Moorman's friends, family and collaborators, such as Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Otto Piene, and Barbara Moore, among others, provide intimate recollections of the inimitable Moorman.

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Year 1995
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Nam June Paik
Runtime 29 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (3 votes)

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"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A classic from 1995. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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