Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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1970 | 8:00 min | B&W | Silent | Super 8mm on Video

In these early film exercises, Vito Acconci explores childlike vulnerability through intense, tragicomic tests of physical endurance.

Blindfold Catching: A blindfolded Acconci flinches and lunges as balls are thrown at him from off-screen.

Soap & Eyes: He forces his eyes open through thick soapsuds, creating a tragicomic clown mask.

Hand and Mouth: He repeatedly pushes his fist into his mouth until he gags.

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