Chelsea Girls
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Chelsea Girls (1966) is an experimental film by Andy Warhol and Morrissey. It is known for its unconventional narrative and length, often featuring plotless scenes and extended durations, sometimes up to 25 hours. The film is set in the famous Hotel Chelsea in Manhattan, which has a rich history as an artists' colony.12
The film ostensibly tells the stories of some of the Warhol "superstars" who resided at the hotel. Nico, a singer associated with The Velvet Underground, appears in the film and performs the title song. Film historians have generally viewed the film more favorably than contemporary critics like Roger Ebert, who noted Warhol's use of split screens to show multiple subjects doing "nothing" simultaneously.21
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