Monsieur René Magritte

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Monsieur René Magritte (DVD version ONLY)

Profiles Belgian Surrealist painter René Magritte (1898-1967) and shows the recurring influence of certain themes and places on his work. Visits the various towns in which he lived, which were a source of inspiration to him, and shows extracts from 8mm films made by the painter for the enjoyment of his friends. Includes footage from a television interview with Magritte, shot in his home.

Curator's Comments: Excellent marriage of form and content. Nicely paced with plenty of silent passages to offer respite from voice-over or interview sequences. Good script: gives biographical information but concentrates on the artist's work. Music track is good, works with images but doesn't overpower them.

DATE: 1978

COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Germany; France

CREDITS:
Director: Adrian Maben
Producer: Wibke von Bonin
Executive Producer: Michele Arnaud; Reiner Moritz
Producing Agency: RM Productions; Antenne 2; Westdeutscher Rundfunk; Poorhouse Film Productions; WDR

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
55 minutes Color

TOPICS:
Painting--Surrealist

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