I'm a Victim of This Song (1995)

With I'm a Victim of this Song, Rist takes up the concept of the "cover" version, in which one performer does a version of another's song, and gives it her own twist. Starting with music from Chris Isaak's hit single Wicked Game, she adds her own sung and screamed versions of the lyrics, accompanied by effects-manipulated, diaristic video images. The result is an art-world "cover" of a popular artifact, with a woman's voice reinterpreting the male original, and a vivid illustration of the consumer's claim to own and interpret media images.

Director: Pipilotti Rist
Runtime: 5 min
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Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I'm a Victim of This Song about?
With I'm a Victim of this Song, Rist takes up the concept of the "cover" version, in which one performer does a version of another's song, and gives it her own twist. Starting with music from Chris Isaak's hit single Wicked Game, she adds her own sung and screamed versions of the lyrics, accompanied by effects-manipulated, diaristic video images. The result is an art-world "cover" of a popular artifact, with a woman's voice reinterpreting the male original, and a vivid illustration of the consumer's claim to own and interpret media images.
Who directed I'm a Victim of This Song?
I'm a Victim of This Song was directed by Pipilotti Rist.
Who stars in I'm a Victim of This Song?
I'm a Victim of This Song stars Pipilotti Rist.
How long is I'm a Victim of This Song?
I'm a Victim of This Song has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
Where was I'm a Victim of This Song produced?
I'm a Victim of This Song was produced in Switzerland.