Eva Hesse (2016)
German American artist Eva Hesse (1936 – 1970) created her innovative art in latex and fiberglass in the whirling aesthetic vortex of 1960s New York. Her flowing forms were in part a reaction to the rigid structures of then-popular minimalism, a male-dominated movement. Hesse’s complicated personal life encompassed not only a chaotic 1930s Germany, but also illness and the immigrant culture of New York in the 1940s. One of the twentieth century’s most intriguing artists, she finally receives her due in this film, an emotionally gripping journey with a gifted woman of great courage.
Director: Marcie Begleiter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: April 27, 2016
Cast
- Selma Blair - Eva Hesse (voice)
- Bob Balaban - Wilhelm Hesse (voice)
- Patrick Kennedy - Sol Lewitt (voice)
- Tom Doyle - Self
- Werner Nekes - Self
Screenplay
Music: Raffael Seyfried, Andreas Schäfer
Cinematography: Nancy Schreiber
Editing: Azin Samari
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Marcie Begleiter
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eva Hesse about?
- German American artist Eva Hesse (1936 – 1970) created her innovative art in latex and fiberglass in the whirling aesthetic vortex of 1960s New York. Her flowing forms were in part a reaction to the rigid structures of then-popular minimalism, a male-dominated movement. Hesse’s complicated personal life encompassed not only a chaotic 1930s Germany, but also illness and the immigrant culture of New York in the 1940s. One of the twentieth century’s most intriguing artists, she finally receives her due in this film, an emotionally gripping journey with a gifted woman of great courage.
- Who directed Eva Hesse?
- Eva Hesse was directed by Marcie Begleiter.
- Who stars in Eva Hesse?
- Eva Hesse stars Selma Blair, Bob Balaban, Patrick Kennedy, Tom Doyle, Werner Nekes.
- How long is Eva Hesse?
- Eva Hesse has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Eva Hesse?
- Eva Hesse is a Documentary film.
- Where was Eva Hesse produced?
- Eva Hesse was produced in Germany, United States of America.