The Cure for Insomnia
Jan 31, 1987 · 16h 39m
Director
John Henry Timmis IVOverview
Experimental film directed by John Henry Timmis IV, which was, according to Guinness World Records, the longest running film. At 5,220 minutes long (87 hours, or 3 days and 15 hours) in length, the film has no plot, instead consisting of artist L. D. Groban reading his 4,080-page poem A Cure for Insomnia over the course of three and a half days, spliced with occasional clips from heavy metal and pornographic videos. It was first played in its entirety at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Illinois), from January 31 to February 3, 1987, in one continuous showing. It has not been released on DVD or other home video formats and all known copies are considered to be lost, with only 85 seconds of the film being available.
Cast of The Cure for Insomnia
Crew of The Cure for Insomnia
About The Cure for Insomnia
What is The Cure for Insomnia about?
Experimental film directed by John Henry Timmis IV, which was, according to Guinness World Records, the longest running film. At 5,220 minutes long (87 hours, or 3 days and 15 hours) in length, the film has no plot, instead consisting of artist L. D. Groban reading his 4,080-page poem A Cure for Insomnia over the course of three and a half days, spliced with occasional clips from heavy metal and…
When was The Cure for Insomnia released?
The Cure for Insomnia was released on January 31, 1987.
How long is The Cure for Insomnia?
The Cure for Insomnia runs 16 hours 39 minutes (999 minutes).
Who directed The Cure for Insomnia?
The Cure for Insomnia was directed by John Henry Timmis IV.
Who is in the cast of The Cure for Insomnia?
The cast of The Cure for Insomnia includes L.D. Groban (Self).