Achieving the Unachievable (2007)
M.C. Escher is among the most intriguing of artists. In 1956 he challenged the laws of perspective with his graphic Print Gallery and his uncompleted master-piece quickly became the most puzzling enigma of modern art. Fifty years later, can mathematician Hendrik Lenstra complete it? Should he?
Director: Jean Bergeron
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: September 1, 2007
Cast
- Denys Arcand - Self
- Joost Batenburg - Self
- François Bergeron - Self
- Hendrik Lenstra - Self
- M. C. Escher - Archival Footage
Production: Locomotion Films
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mathematics, surrealism, art, modern art, art history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Achieving the Unachievable about?
- M.C. Escher is among the most intriguing of artists. In 1956 he challenged the laws of perspective with his graphic Print Gallery and his uncompleted master-piece quickly became the most puzzling enigma of modern art. Fifty years later, can mathematician Hendrik Lenstra complete it? Should he?
- Who directed Achieving the Unachievable?
- Achieving the Unachievable was directed by Jean Bergeron.
- Who stars in Achieving the Unachievable?
- Achieving the Unachievable stars Denys Arcand, Joost Batenburg, François Bergeron, Hendrik Lenstra, M. C. Escher.
- How long is Achieving the Unachievable?
- Achieving the Unachievable has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Achieving the Unachievable?
- Achieving the Unachievable is a Documentary film.
- Where was Achieving the Unachievable produced?
- Achieving the Unachievable was produced in Canada.