L.D. Groban recites his 4,080-page poem at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in a continuous 87-hour performance, challenging traditional filmmaking.
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L.D. Groban recites his 4,080-page poem at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in a continuous 87-hour performance, challenging traditional filmmaking.
Synopsis
At the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, L.D. Groban recites his 4,080-page poem, A Cure for Insomnia, in a continuous performance lasting 87 hours from January 31 to February 3, 1987. Directed by John Henry Timmis IV, the film features Groban's lengthy reading interspersed with clips from heavy metal and pornographic videos. With no traditional plot, the work challenges conventional filmmaking and presents a radical form of artistic expression. All known copies of the film are considered lost, with only 85 seconds available.
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Why Watch
- See L. D. Groban's 4,080-page poem come to life.
- Find out what a 87-hour film looks like.
- Meet the longest running film in history.
Did You Know
- The film runs for 5,220 minutes, or 87 hours and 15 minutes.
- L. D. Groban's poem read in the film consists of 4,080 pages.
- The film was first shown at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from January 31 to February 3, 1987.
- Only 85 seconds of the film are currently available to view.
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Who directed The Cure for Insomnia?
The Cure for Insomnia was directed by John Henry Timmis IV.
How long is The Cure for Insomnia?
The Cure for Insomnia has a running time of 5,220 minutes, which is equivalent to 87 hours.
What is the main content of The Cure for Insomnia?
The film consists of artist L. D. Groban reading his 4,080-page poem A Cure for Insomnia, interspersed with clips from heavy metal and pornographic videos.
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