The Whole Body Feels Light and Wants to Fly…

About This Movie

So, this film, The Whole Body Feels Light and Wants to Fly, is a real oddity, you know? You’ve got Polke playing himself, and it’s this wild mix of anarchic humor and surrealism, all shot by Christof Kohlhöfer. The pace is… well, it meanders, but in a way that feels intentional, like they’re challenging the viewer to let go of conventional storytelling. What’s striking is how they take mundane objects and give them a sort of whimsical, magical life. It's not just experimental; it feels like a dream you can’t quite grasp, dripping with subversion. The performances are almost like playful provocations, leaving you with that lingering curiosity about what you just saw.

This film is relatively scarce, and collector interest is growing, especially among those who appreciate avant-garde cinema. There have been a few format releases over the years, but original prints tend to be hard to come by. Its unique blend of performance art and abstract storytelling makes it a fascinating piece for any collector's library.