Alberto Giacometti

Synopsis

Two films about sculptor Alberto Giacometti. QU’EST-CE QU’UNE TÊTE (WHAT IS A HEAD?) by Michel Van Zele explores Giacometti’s various sources of inspiration and his unique conception of the portrait, whether it be sculpted, drawn or painted. UN HOMME PARMI LES HOMMES (A MAN AMONG MAN) by Jean-Marie Drot This film presents over 180 of Giacometti’s works.

Language

English

Country

France

Year of production

1963/2001

Notes

English audio version available

Subjects

Art

Keywords

art - Italian; sculpture; Giacometti, Alberto

Credits

Director

Jean-Marie Drot; Michele Van Zele

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 NTSC

Price

£14.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

116 minutes

Year

2014

Distributor

Name

ARTE France

Email

http://www.arteboutique.com/inputContact.action

Web

http://boutique.arte.tv/ External site opens in new window

Address

STACI
ARTE Boutique 1610
B.P. 59124 - 95074 Cergy Pontoise
France

Notes

An extensive range of programmes broadcast on the French Arte channel, relating to art and culture. Most are only available in French, but some have English audio or subtitles. Sale on Region 2 PAL DVD.

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.