The Cinema as Canvas
EDVARD MUNCH
Thursday, June 11th at 7 PM
Hosted by artist Karl Bourke
$18 Public | $11 Members
Described by Ingmar Bergman as ''a work of genius'', Peter Watkins' multi-faceted masterwork is more than just a biopic
of the iconic Norwegian Expressionist painter; it is one of the best films ever
made about the artistic process. Following a rough chronology from 1884 to
1894, when Norwegian artist Edvard Munch
began expressionism and established himself as northern Europe's most maligned
and controversial artist. Using his trademark vérité style, Watkins creates a
vivid picture of the emotional, political, and social upheavals that would have
such an effect on his art. (Sweden,
Norway, 1974, 210 mins, French, English, Norwegian, German, Swedish, Danish |
Dir. Peter Watkins)

