Beholden to Victory

1983 26min

Using the devices of the war film genre, Tony Conrad cast his film with friends and colleagues, such as Mike Kelley, David Antin, Sheldon Nodelman, and Tony Oursler. Rather than directing the actors, he presented them with unscripted scenarios that could only be enacted within the strictly defined roles of officer or soldier. Each title carried its own set of rules and restrictions.

Storyline

Using the devices of the war film genre, Tony Conrad cast his film with friends and colleagues, such as Mike Kelley, David Antin, Sheldon Nodelman, and Tony Oursler. Rather than directing the actors, he presented them with unscripted scenarios that could only be enacted within the strictly defined roles of officer or soldier. Each title carried its own set of rules and restrictions.

Released
January 1, 1983
Runtime
26min
Director
Genre
Language
English