The Endless Sandwich
Originally released in 1970. The Endless Sandwich is a feature film. directed by Peter Weibel. At just 2 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Between the TV set and viewer, a function exists whereby the user switches on and off the appliance. I have reproduced this function and made it the content of the TV programme. Sandwich character of real process and reproduction process, of reflection and action. On the screen, a series of viewers is seen sitting in front of TV sets. A fault occurs in the last set shown, meaning the next viewer has to get up in order to repair the fault. This repair brings about a disruption in the next viewer’s screen. The disruption propagates itself until it reaches the real TV set, meaning the real viewer has to rise and eliminate the fault. Time delay: the real procedure is the conclusion of the reproduced procedure. (Peter Weibel)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Endless Sandwich about?
Between the TV set and viewer, a function exists whereby the user switches on and off the appliance. I have reproduced this function and made it the content of the TV programme. Sandwich character ...
Who directed The Endless Sandwich?
The Endless Sandwich was directed by Peter Weibel.
How long is The Endless Sandwich?
The Endless Sandwich has a runtime of 0 hours and 2 minutes (2 minutes total).
When was The Endless Sandwich released?
The Endless Sandwich was released on January 1, 1970 in theaters.