Marina Abramović & Ulay: No Predicted End

Synopsis

After 30 years, the legendary performance artists Marina Abramović and the late Ulay agreed to come together, for the first time on camera, for a raw, honest, and unfiltered conversation about their art, life, and legacy. In this film, the two former lovers and artistic collaborators take us through some of the most monumental performances from their years together from 1976 to 1988. They met on the 30 November - their shared birthday - after a solo performance by Marina Abramović called 'Lips of Thomas', which involved cutting her stomach with a razor blade. When the performance was over, Ulay offered to care for her wounds. From 1976 to 1980, the performances were very active, charged, and confrontational. From 1980 to 1988, the performances took a more inactive and spiritual form. It all ended when the two artists separated on the Great Wall of China after walking the entire distance from opposite ends. After that, their relationship and collaboration ended and would stay this way until they finally agreed to meet in 2018 for this film. The film will be presented at the Festival of Tolerance thanks to the Louisiana Channel.