John Lennon's Turd
John Lennon's Turd

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John Lennon's Turd

2014
Movie
15 min
English

comedy/short When John Lennon uses his toilet, uber-fans Ian and Digby hatch a plan to sell their idol's unflushed poo. A short film about the crassness of the cult of celebrity.

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Director: N/AGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This experimental short film presents a conceptually provocative 'found footage' scenario involving a supposed excrement of John Lennon. It explores themes of celebrity, waste, and the commodification of cultural artifacts.

Critical Reception

As an extremely niche and conceptual art piece, 'John Lennon's Turd' did not receive widespread critical reviews in the traditional sense. Its reception was limited to avant-garde film circles and discussions on artistic provocation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Raises questions about value and authenticity in art.

  • A deliberately shocking and thought-provoking piece.

  • More of a conceptual statement than a traditional film.

Google audience: N/A

Fun Fact

The film's premise is based on a purported incident where John Lennon allegedly excreted a large amount of feces, which was then supposedly preserved and offered for sale.

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