Pain & Sympathy (2024)

With his video History of the Main Complaint (1996) serving as a backdrop, William Kentridge discusses how artists draw upon tragedy as subject matter for their work and how drawing itself can be a compassionate act.

Director: William Kentridge
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 3 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Pain & Sympathy about?
With his video History of the Main Complaint (1996) serving as a backdrop, William Kentridge discusses how artists draw upon tragedy as subject matter for their work and how drawing itself can be a compassionate act.
Who directed Pain & Sympathy?
Pain & Sympathy was directed by William Kentridge.
How long is Pain & Sympathy?
Pain & Sympathy has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
What genre is Pain & Sympathy?
Pain & Sympathy is a Animation film.