The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge (2016)
Alan Yentob joins South African artist William Kentridge as he prepares an epic frieze along the banks of the river Tiber in Rome. Alan visits him in his hometown of Johannesburg, the inspiration for the magical hand-drawn animated films he calls 'drawings for projection'. Brought up under apartheid, Kentridge has witnessed the fragile transition to a multi-racial democracy, and his art continues to reflect South Africa's turbulent times.
Director: Adam Low
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: November 22, 2016
Cast
- Alan Yentob - Self - Presenter
- William Kentridge - Self
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Adam Low
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge about?
- Alan Yentob joins South African artist William Kentridge as he prepares an epic frieze along the banks of the river Tiber in Rome. Alan visits him in his hometown of Johannesburg, the inspiration for the magical hand-drawn animated films he calls 'drawings for projection'. Brought up under apartheid, Kentridge has witnessed the fragile transition to a multi-racial democracy, and his art continues to reflect South Africa's turbulent times.
- Who directed The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge?
- The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge was directed by Adam Low.
- Who stars in The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge?
- The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge stars Alan Yentob, William Kentridge.
- How long is The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge?
- The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge?
- The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge produced?
- The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge was produced in United Kingdom.