Takahiko Iimura Movies

  • 1970
    Blinking

    Blinking

    Blinking

    01970HD

    One of the earliest minimalist video with flicker effects was produced in Tokyo in early 1970s. A flickering video with eyes, which super-impose the...

    Blinking
  • 1967
    Shelter 9999

    Shelter 9999

    Shelter 9999

    01967HD

    In the context of the Cold War, use of the word “shelter” was common. However, it surprised Iimura when he started to live in New York in...

    Shelter 9999
  • 1977
    MA (Intervals)

    MA (Intervals)

    MA (Intervals)

    01977HD

    In the general classification, this was a complete abstract film and a kind of experimental movie as well, only black film, which blocks light, and...

    MA (Intervals)
  • 1972
    Models: A-3: Time Length 1,2,3,4

    Models: A-3: Time Length 1,2,3,4

    Models: A-3: Time Length 1,2,3,4

    01972HD

    "These two reels (A-1~4, B-1~4) of MODELS I think are unusually important works. You are certainly one of the filmmakers to so explicitly direct your...

    Models: A-3: Time Length 1,2,3,4
  • 1991
    Concept Tapes 1

    Concept Tapes 1

    Concept Tapes 1

    01991HD

    Concept Tapes 1
  • 1976
    Observer / Observed / Observer

    Observer / Observed / Observer

    Observer / Observed / Observer

    01976HD

    Cameras once again observing each other.

    Observer / Observed / Observer
  • 1971
    The Pacific Ocean

    The Pacific Ocean

    The Pacific Ocean

    01971HD

    Shot on 8mm on the 12-day boat journey between Yokohama and San Francisco, Iimura's The Pacific Ocean consumes the anticipation and uncertainties of...

    The Pacific Ocean
  • 1972
    Models: A-2: Timing 1, 2, 3, 4

    Models: A-2: Timing 1, 2, 3, 4

    Models: A-2: Timing 1, 2, 3, 4

    01972HD

    Takahiko Iimura's Models Series

    Models: A-2: Timing 1, 2, 3, 4
  • 1995
    This Is a Camera Which Shoots This

    This Is a Camera Which Shoots This

    This Is a Camera Which Shoots This

    01995HD

    "This Is a Camera Which Shoots This" and "As I See You You See Me" are both set up facing two cameras and monitors and the performer walks between...

    This Is a Camera Which Shoots This
  • 1995
    As I See You You See Me

    As I See You You See Me

    As I See You You See Me

    01995HD

    "This Is A Camera Which Shoots This" and "As I See You You See Me" are both set up facing two cameras and monitors and the performer walks between...

    As I See You You See Me
  • 1970
    Ukiyo Ukare

    Ukiyo Ukare

    Ukiyo Ukare

    01970HD

    UKIYO UKARE present details from the shunga, pornographic wood-block prints of Harunobu, Utamaro, and others

    Ukiyo Ukare
  • 1985
    Air's Rock

    Air's Rock

    Air's Rock

    01985HD

    A portmanteau of two films about Uluru (then known as Ayres Rock). "A huge isolated rock in the midst of desert in Australia: Ayers Rock. I produced...

    Air's Rock
  • 2008
    A Rock In The Light

    A Rock In The Light

    A Rock In The Light

    02008HD

    In “A Rock In The Light”, I requested the music of Haruyuki Suzuki, a contemporary composer. This music is unified with the image, which...

    A Rock In The Light
  • 2012
    Film Workshop In SANGENJAYA - Summer

    Film Workshop In SANGENJAYA - Summer

    Film Workshop In SANGENJAYA - Summer

    02012HD

    8mm short by Kenji Onishi and Tohru Mabuchi.

    Film Workshop In SANGENJAYA - Summer
  • 1991
    Concept tape 3 (Performance)

    Concept tape 3 (Performance)

    Concept tape 3 (Performance)

    01991HD

    A compilation tape of performances including John Cage Performs James Joyce, Arakawa, and Iimura's first AIUEONN and As I See You You See Me shot...

    Concept tape 3 (Performance)
  • 1962
    Iro (Colors)

    Iro (Colors)

    Iro (Colors)

    01962HD

    First projected onto Jiro Takamatsu's naked back at the legendary Sogetsu Art Center for the performance Screen Play, Colors is an experiment in...

    Iro (Colors)
  • 1987
    Double Portrait

    Double Portrait

    Double Portrait

    01987HD

    "Double Portrait" and "I Love You" are a paired piece with Akiko Iimura. Both Iimuras play individually as well as a unit. In "Double Portrait" they...

    Double Portrait
  • 1972
    Models: B-1: Counting, 100 Or X's

    Models: B-1: Counting, 100 Or X's

    Models: B-1: Counting, 100 Or X's

    01972HD

    Models, Reel 2 (B-1~4) consists of four works and is dealt with, different from Reel 1, symbol/words, and the logic in film. First "Counting 1 to 100...

    Models: B-1: Counting, 100 Or X's
  • 1984
    New York Hot Springs

    New York Hot Springs

    New York Hot Springs

    01984HD

    ‘New York Hot Springs’ (1984) is scenes of steam coming out of many streets of New York, a typical scene in winter, in repeated cycles of...

    New York Hot Springs
  • 1963
    Sakasama (Upside Down)

    Sakasama (Upside Down)

    Sakasama (Upside Down)

    01963HD

    Filmed turning the camera upside down, and without looking through the viewfinder, this experimental short features fragmented scenes of people, a...

    Sakasama (Upside Down)