Successful Operation
Originally released in 1992. Successful Operation is a documentary film. directed by Orlan. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Orlan
Synopsis
Performance artist ORLAN undergoes one in a series of surgeries that would give her “the chin of Sandro Botticelli’s Venus in The Birth of Venus, the nose of Francois Pascal Simon Gerard’s Psyche in Le premier baisser de l’amour a Psyche, the eyes of Diana in the sculpture Diane chasseresse, the lips of Gustave Moreau’s Europa in L’enlevement d’Europe and the brow of Leonardo’s Mona Lisa to draw attention to received Western notions of beauty and femininity.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Myriapodus Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Successful Operation about?
Performance artist ORLAN undergoes one in a series of surgeries that would give her “the chin of Sandro Botticelli’s Venus in The Birth of Venus, the nose of Francois Pascal Simon Gerard’s Ps...
Who directed Successful Operation?
Successful Operation was directed by Orlan.
How long is Successful Operation?
Successful Operation has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Successful Operation released?
Successful Operation was released on January 1, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Successful Operation?
The main cast of Successful Operation includes Orlan.