Bingo/Ninths movie poster

Bingo/Ninths

"An hour later, the bulldozer arrived."

August 31, 1974 0h 10m

Originally released in 1974. Bingo/Ninths is a feature film. directed by Gordon Matta-Clark. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

In August 1974 Matta-Clark carried out a ‘cutting’ in a house at Niagara Falls, New York. The artist divided the north façade into nine parts. In the film you hear him ask the builders to postpone the demolition. Hence the word play Bingo/Ninths, which became beagone by ninth. The house was demolished an hour after he had finished. The segments were transported to Art Park, where some of them were dumped to be gradually swept away by the Niagara River.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 31, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bingo/Ninths about?

In August 1974 Matta-Clark carried out a ‘cutting’ in a house at Niagara Falls, New York. The artist divided the north façade into nine parts. In the film you hear him ask the builders to post...

Who directed Bingo/Ninths?

Bingo/Ninths was directed by Gordon Matta-Clark.

How long is Bingo/Ninths?

Bingo/Ninths has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was Bingo/Ninths released?

Bingo/Ninths was released on August 31, 1974 in theaters.