One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece)
Directed by Hsieh Tehching
From 6 P.M. on July 4, 1983, until 6 P.M. on July 4, 1984, Tehching Hsieh and Linda Montano were tied together continuously with an 8-foot rope which passed loosely around their waists and was sealed at each end. Their intention was not to touch each other except accidentally—about 60 brush-bys and one brief hug by Montano occurred during the year. They slept in separate beds a few feet apart. When one showered, the other waited outside the door, but aside from this they were never in separate rooms. Both remained celibate for the duration. This film was shot on black-and-white super 8mm. [Overview courtesy of Artforum]
Cast
Crew
Director of Photography
Language ranking
See how One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece) compares with other top-ranked English movies.
Open best english movies
More like this
Explore public related-title picks for viewers looking for movies like One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece).
Open movies like One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece)
Where to watch
Open the answer-first viewing guide for One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece), including current streaming, rental, and purchase options.
Open where to watch One Year Performance 1983-1984 (Rope Piece)