The Cut-Ups

Year: 1966

Runtime: 19 mins

Language: English

Director: Antony Balch

Documentary

A 20‑minute avant‑garde collage starring Beat writer William S. Burroughs and surrealist Brion Gysin. No music or dialogue, the film repeats phrases like “Hello,” “Where are we now?” and “Look at that picture.” The piece shows Gysin painting, Burroughs rummages through drawers, packs a suitcase, makes a phone‑booth call, and waits on a subway platform.

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