John Cage Movies

  • 1968
    498 Third Avenue

    498 Third Avenue

    498 Third Avenue

    01968HD

    Observational documentary about the Merce Cunningham Dance Company rehearsing throughout the summer of 1967 in New York.

    498 Third Avenue
  • 1970
    Chessfilmnoise

    Chessfilmnoise

    Chessfilmnoise

    01970HD

    Chessfilmnoise is a experimental film, the first directed by John Cage, produced by Frank Scheffer. From 1982 to 1992 Frank Scheffer worked with John...

    Chessfilmnoise
  • 1966
    Variations V

    Variations V

    Variations V

    01966HD

    A multi-media event with choreographed dance, mobile decor, variable lighting, multiple film projection, and live-electronic music activated by the...

    Variations V
  • 2012
    John Cage: Journeys in Sound

    John Cage: Journeys in Sound

    John Cage: Journeys in Sound

    72012HD

    A sonic innovator or an expert on chance? This documentary by Oscar-winning director Allan Miller and Emmy-winner Paul Smaczny pays tribute to the...

    John Cage: Journeys in Sound
  • 2021
    4'33

    4'33"

    4'33"

    02021HD

    Tthis collaborative, crowdsourced performance of John Cage's 4’33” features professionals, amateurs and even digital avatars from around...

    4'33
  • 1964
    Antic Meet

    Antic Meet

    Antic Meet

    01964HD

    Performed like a series of vaudeville scenes that overlap, Antic Meet consists of ten playful and comedic numbers. The curtains opened with...

    Antic Meet
  • 1968
    Assemblage

    Assemblage

    Assemblage

    51968HD

    A feature length film from acclaimed dance choreographer Merce Cunningham.

    Assemblage
  • 1971
    Catch 44

    Catch 44

    Catch 44

    01971HD

    Catch 44, co-produced by Nam June Paik, fuses Cage's compositional precepts with the immediacy and real time of video. Cage is seen performing and...

    Catch 44
  • 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)