Wols (1965)

Wols (1965) poster

Wols is the pseudonym for a German artist active in the early 20th century, Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze, and Jonouchi meticulously filmed nearly fifty of his paintings to construct this cine-collage. The result is reminiscent of Alain Resnais’ rendition of Pablo Picasso’s Guernica, as both filmed interpretations refuse to provide the viewer with a full picture of the paintings, instead fragmenting and splintering the frame.

Director: Motoharu Jônouchi
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date:
Music: Takehisa Kosugi
Country: Japan
Language: No Language
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Motoharu Jônouchi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wols about?
Wols is the pseudonym for a German artist active in the early 20th century, Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze, and Jonouchi meticulously filmed nearly fifty of his paintings to construct this cine-collage. The result is reminiscent of Alain Resnais’ rendition of Pablo Picasso’s Guernica, as both filmed interpretations refuse to provide the viewer with a full picture of the paintings, instead fragmenting and splintering the frame.
Who directed Wols?
Wols was directed by Motoharu Jônouchi.
How long is Wols?
Wols has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
Where was Wols produced?
Wols was produced in Japan.