Film

Birth of the Flag I & II

1974 · 37m

In this art performance turned into a film, a woman gives birth to the American flag. When this became a film, Oldenburg completely reformulated the contents of the original action and transferred the locale from an indoor swimming pool to the open countryside. The main similarity between the two versions is that water remains a dominant motif in both. With its stress on nature, the film is a far more lyrical piece than the original happening.

• Claes OldenburgDirector

Release date

January 1, 1974

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

37m