The Cure for Insomnia
Experimental film directed by John Henry Timmis IV, which was, according to Guinness World Records, the longest running film. At 5,220 minutes long (87 hours, or 3 days and 15 hours) in length, the film has no plot, instead consisting of artist L. D. Groban reading his 4,080-page poem A Cure for Insomnia over the course of three and a half days, spliced with occasional clips from heavy metal and pornographic videos. It was first played in its entirety at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Illinois), from January 31 to February 3, 1987, in one continuous showing. It has not been released on DVD or other home video formats and all known copies are considered to be lost, with only 85 seconds of the film being available.
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
Top billed cast
Release dates
United KingdomGB
- Premiere31 Jan 1987
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Cure for Insomnia released?
- The Cure for Insomnia was released on 31 January 1987.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Cure for Insomnia?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Cure for Insomnia is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
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- Who directed The Cure for Insomnia?
- The Cure for Insomnia (1987) was directed by John Henry Timmis IV.
- How long is The Cure for Insomnia?
- The Cure for Insomnia runs for 16h 39m.
