Europe on 1/2 Inch a Day (1972)

This early video document is Kubota's answer to the question, "What happens if you travel with a portapak instead of American Express through Europe?" Spontaneous, low-tech and infused with a spirit of uncensored adventure, Kubota's video travel diary is a personal and cultural time capsule of Europe and its subcultures in the 1970s. Among the taped entries in Kubota's journal: an Amsterdam street musician/beggar, a Parisian sex cabaret, a gay theater troupe in Brussels, a ritualistic performance art piece, and a hallucinatory video trip along the Champs Elysees. The diary culminates in Kubota's homage to Marcel Duchamp at his grave in Paris.

Director: Shigeko Kubota
Runtime: 31 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Europe on 1/2 Inch a Day about?
This early video document is Kubota's answer to the question, "What happens if you travel with a portapak instead of American Express through Europe?" Spontaneous, low-tech and infused with a spirit of uncensored adventure, Kubota's video travel diary is a personal and cultural time capsule of Europe and its subcultures in the 1970s. Among the taped entries in Kubota's journal: an Amsterdam street musician/beggar, a Parisian sex cabaret, a gay theater troupe in Brussels, a ritualistic performance art piece, and a hallucinatory video trip along the Champs Elysees. The diary culminates in Kubota's homage to Marcel Duchamp at his grave in Paris.
Who directed Europe on 1/2 Inch a Day?
Europe on 1/2 Inch a Day was directed by Shigeko Kubota.
How long is Europe on 1/2 Inch a Day?
Europe on 1/2 Inch a Day has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
Where was Europe on 1/2 Inch a Day produced?
Europe on 1/2 Inch a Day was produced in United States of America.