Meat Joy
Originally released in 1964. Meat Joy is a documentary film. directed by Carolee Schneemann. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carolee Schneemann, Jacques Seiler, and Claudia Hutchins
Synopsis
"Meat Joy is an erotic rite — excessive, indulgent, a celebration of flesh as material: raw fish, chicken, sausages, wet paint, transparent plastic, ropes, brushes, paper scrap. Its propulsion is towards the ecstatic — shifting and turning among tenderness, wildness, precision, abandon; qualities that could at any moment be sensual, comic, joyous, repellent. Physical equivalences are enacted as a psychic imagistic stream, in which the layered elements mesh and gain intensity by the energy complement of the audience. The original performances became notorious and introduced a vision of the 'sacred erotic.' This video was converted from original film footage of three 1964 performances of Meat Joy at its first staged performance at the Festival de la Libre Expression, Paris, Dennison Hall, London, and Judson Church, New York City."
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meat Joy about?
"Meat Joy is an erotic rite — excessive, indulgent, a celebration of flesh as material: raw fish, chicken, sausages, wet paint, transparent plastic, ropes, brushes, paper scrap. Its propulsion is...
Who directed Meat Joy?
Meat Joy was directed by Carolee Schneemann.
How long is Meat Joy?
Meat Joy has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Meat Joy released?
Meat Joy was released on May 29, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Meat Joy?
The main cast of Meat Joy includes Carolee Schneemann, Jacques Seiler, Claudia Hutchins.