British Museum Presents: Hokusai (2017)

British Museum Presents: Hokusai (2017) poster

This fascinating new cinema event, British Museum presents: Hokusai, is a groundbreaking documentary and exclusive private view of the forthcoming British Museum exhibition Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave. Filmed in Japan, the US and the UK, the film focuses on Hokusai’s work, life and times in the great, bustling metropolis of Edo, modern Tokyo. Introduced by arts presenter Andrew Graham-Dixon, and featuring artists David Hockney, Grayson Perry and Maggi Hambling, this is the first UK biography of Japan’s greatest artist. Using extraordinary close-ups and pioneering 8K Ultra HD video technology, Hokusai’s paintings and prints are examined by world experts who are at the forefront of digital art history.

Director: Patricia Wheatley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Production: NHK
Country: Japan, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is British Museum Presents: Hokusai about?
This fascinating new cinema event, British Museum presents: Hokusai, is a groundbreaking documentary and exclusive private view of the forthcoming British Museum exhibition Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave. Filmed in Japan, the US and the UK, the film focuses on Hokusai’s work, life and times in the great, bustling metropolis of Edo, modern Tokyo. Introduced by arts presenter Andrew Graham-Dixon, and featuring artists David Hockney, Grayson Perry and Maggi Hambling, this is the first UK biography of Japan’s greatest artist. Using extraordinary close-ups and pioneering 8K Ultra HD video technology, Hokusai’s paintings and prints are examined by world experts who are at the forefront of digital art history.
Who directed British Museum Presents: Hokusai?
British Museum Presents: Hokusai was directed by Patricia Wheatley.
How long is British Museum Presents: Hokusai?
British Museum Presents: Hokusai has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is British Museum Presents: Hokusai?
British Museum Presents: Hokusai is a Documentary film.
Where was British Museum Presents: Hokusai produced?
British Museum Presents: Hokusai was produced in Japan, United Kingdom.