Being and Doing

This documentary features extracts from the performances of numerous artists, including Iain Robertson and Milan Knížák, representing countries like Hungary, Yugoslavia, and Poland. The film captures a diverse array of performance art, collected over a span of four years from 1979 to 1983.

In addition to performance art, Being and Doing documents traditional folk dances such as the Haxey Hood and the Padstow Hobbyhorse. These elements provide a unique perspective on how performance art intertwines with cultural rituals.

Collectors of documentary films or those interested in the evolution of performance art will find this film particularly significant as it highlights various artistic expressions from across Europe during the late 20th century.