Marc Chagall

Alternative title
Chagall
Synopsis
Explores the life and work of Russian painter and printmaker Marc Chagall (1887-1985), who spent most of his long working life in France. Looks at his work through the eyes of a young painter whose curiosity is aroused when he discovers he is living in Chagall’s former studio. The film, made shortly before the artist’s death, reflects on the artistic achievement which began in Paris in the 1920s.
Series
Art Lives, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1985
Notes
Broadcast in the South Bank Show on ITV on 10/2/1985
Subjects
Art
Keywords
art - modern art; biographies; Chagall, Marc (1887-1985); painters

Credits

Director
Kim Evans
Producer
Kim Evans
Contributor
Saul Greenberg

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0 PAL
Price
317.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
52 minutes
Year
2011

Production Company

Name

London Weekend Television

Name

RM Arts

Publisher

Name

Arthaus Musik

Web
http://www.arthaus-musik.com External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

Illuminations

Email
louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
Web
http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7288 8400
Address
Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF
Notes
Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.

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