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M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity
Details
- GenreSpecial
- FormatNTSC
- ContributorStephen Fry
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime1 hour and 23
Description
M.C. Escher: Journey To Infinity tells the story of world famous Dutch graphic artist M.C Escher (1898-1972). Equal parts history, psychology, and psychedelia, Robin Lutz s entertaining, eyeopening portrait gives us the man through his own words and images: diary musings, excerpts from lectures, correspondence and more (voiced by British actor Stephen Fry, Gosford Park), while Escher s woodcuts, lithographs, and other printing techniques appear in both original and playfully altered form. Two of his sons, George (92) and Jan (80), reminisce about their parents while musician Graham Nash (Crosby, Stills & Nash) talks about Escher s rediscovery in the 1970s. The film looks at Escher's legacy: one can see tributes to his work in movies, in fiction, on posters, on tattoos, and elsewhere throughout our culture; indeed, few fine artists of the 20th century can lay claim to such popular appeal. Special Features: -Making-of featurette -Behind-the-scenes stills gallery -M.C. Escher Home Movies -Stephen Fry, narrating the film -Trailers
Reviews
G**.
Very educational
I learned so much that I didn't know about Escher's life and his background. Some parts of the movie dragged on a little long, but it was an excellent biography and I'm very glad I watched it. His history is very different than anything I would have expected. It was fun to see all the different music bands that he did album covers for.
C**Z
Professionally presented.
Not a super fan of M. C. Escher's work but documentaries of artist's biographies are my favorite. This one is thorough and well made by people who know and admire his work. Very enjoyable.
B**H
A Really Great Presentation about An Amazing Artist
This is a terrific, biopic/exploration of the life and works of M.C. Escher. Well made, beautifully shot and edited with lots of great examples of Escher's works and even some animated versions of Escher drawings. I really enjoyed it!
D**.
Beautiful Book
Great photographs of his work and love the explanations
J**N
A glimpse into brilliance unlike any movie I've seen.
What a pleasant movie about an amazing artist, who isn't an artist but a mathematician. Irony made manifest. Thank you.
A**R
Excellent and informative video
A wealth of information on an interesting artist.
R**Y
Happy to have purchased
It really is all in Escher’s own words (well, plus some recollections of those who knew him)
C**E
M.C. Escher's work is a Journey!
M.C. Escher's work is truly a beautiful journey 2 behold. All of his wonderful & remarkable Art is so astonishing & pleasing to the soul.
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