The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch (2016)

The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch (2016) poster

Exhibition on Screen's latest release celebrates the life and masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch brought together from around the world to his hometown in the Netherlands as a one-off exhibition. With exclusive access to the gallery and the show, this stunning film explores this mysterious, curious, medieval painter who continues to inspire today's creative geniuses. Over 420,000 people flocked to the exhibition to marvel at Bosch's bizarre creations but now, audiences can enjoy a front row seat at Bosch's extraordinary homecoming from the comfort of their own home anywhere in the world. Expert insights from curators and leading cultural critics explore the inspiration behind Bosch's strange and unsettling works. Close-up views of the curiosities allow viewers to appreciate the detail of his paintings like never before. Bosch's legendary altarpieces, which have long been divided among museums, were brought back together for the exhibition and feature in the film.

Director: David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: Seventh Art Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

netherlands, art, religious art, art history, prado museum

More Films by Director: David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch about?
Exhibition on Screen's latest release celebrates the life and masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch brought together from around the world to his hometown in the Netherlands as a one-off exhibition. With exclusive access to the gallery and the show, this stunning film explores this mysterious, curious, medieval painter who continues to inspire today's creative geniuses. Over 420,000 people flocked to the exhibition to marvel at Bosch's bizarre creations but now, audiences can enjoy a front row seat at Bosch's extraordinary homecoming from the comfort of their own home anywhere in the world. Expert insights from curators and leading cultural critics explore the inspiration behind Bosch's strange and unsettling works. Close-up views of the curiosities allow viewers to appreciate the detail of his paintings like never before. Bosch's legendary altarpieces, which have long been divided among museums, were brought back together for the exhibition and feature in the film.
Who directed The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch?
The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch was directed by David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky.
Who stars in The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch?
The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch stars Peter Greenaway, Jennifer Sliwka.
How long is The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch?
The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch?
The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch is a Documentary film.
Where was The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch produced?
The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch was produced in United Kingdom.