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I'm Too Sad to Tell You

I'm Too Sad to Tell You

Mar 17, 1971 · 3m

Rated 6 out of 10

Director

Bas Jan Ader

Overview

This short film is part of a mixed media artwork of the same name, which also included postcards of Ader crying, sent to friends of his, with the title of the work as a caption. The film was initially ten minutes long, and included Ader rubbing his eyes to produce the tears, but was cut down to three and a half minutes. This shorter version captures Ader at his most anguished. His face is framed closely. There is no introduction or conclusion, no reason given and no relief from the anguish that is presented.

Cast of I'm Too Sad to Tell You

Crew of I'm Too Sad to Tell You

About I'm Too Sad to Tell You

What is I'm Too Sad to Tell You about?

This short film is part of a mixed media artwork of the same name, which also included postcards of Ader crying, sent to friends of his, with the title of the work as a caption. The film was initially ten minutes long, and included Ader rubbing his eyes to produce the tears, but was cut down to three and a half minutes. This shorter version captures Ader at his most anguished. His face is framed…

When was I'm Too Sad to Tell You released?

I'm Too Sad to Tell You was released on March 17, 1971.

How long is I'm Too Sad to Tell You?

I'm Too Sad to Tell You runs 3 minutes.

Who directed I'm Too Sad to Tell You?

I'm Too Sad to Tell You was directed by Bas Jan Ader.

Who is in the cast of I'm Too Sad to Tell You?

The cast of I'm Too Sad to Tell You includes Bas Jan Ader (Himself).

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