Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart (2003)

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Hailed as the "Rembrandt of the Video Age," renowned American artist Bill Viola became the first contemporary artist ever to be featured in a one-man show at London's prestigious National Gallery. This documentary directed by Mark Kidel features rarely seen footage from Viola's own archive and in-depth interviews with the video maverick. Viola talks passionately about his life and the influences that have driven his artwork from the beginning.

Director: Mark Kidel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: Calliope Media Productions, BBC, ARTE
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart about?
Hailed as the "Rembrandt of the Video Age," renowned American artist Bill Viola became the first contemporary artist ever to be featured in a one-man show at London's prestigious National Gallery. This documentary directed by Mark Kidel features rarely seen footage from Viola's own archive and in-depth interviews with the video maverick. Viola talks passionately about his life and the influences that have driven his artwork from the beginning.
Who directed Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart?
Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart was directed by Mark Kidel.
Who stars in Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart?
Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart stars Bill Viola.
How long is Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart?
Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart?
Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart is a Documentary film.
Where was Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart produced?
Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart was produced in United Kingdom.