The World of Gilbert & George (1981)
Gilbert & George are renowned for presenting themselves as ‘living sculptures,’ fusing their art and identity with the external world. Their exploration of the bleak urban surrounds of 1980’s London, powerfully evoke the desires and tensions of its disillusioned youth alongside their own eccentricities. Poetic narration combines with vivid imagery that moves between the startlingly beautiful, the humorous, and the absurd. Church spires and city streets, youth and drunks, dancing and tea-drinking all take on an affecting symbolism when viewed from the unique perspective of Gilbert & George.
Director: George Passmore, Gilbert Prousch
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: November 20, 1981
Cast
- George Passmore
- Gilbert Prousch - (as Gilbert Proesch)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Martin Schäfer
Editing: Heather Holden
Production: Arts Council of Great Britain
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Passmore, Gilbert Prousch
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The World of Gilbert & George about?
- Gilbert & George are renowned for presenting themselves as ‘living sculptures,’ fusing their art and identity with the external world. Their exploration of the bleak urban surrounds of 1980’s London, powerfully evoke the desires and tensions of its disillusioned youth alongside their own eccentricities. Poetic narration combines with vivid imagery that moves between the startlingly beautiful, the humorous, and the absurd. Church spires and city streets, youth and drunks, dancing and tea-drinking all take on an affecting symbolism when viewed from the unique perspective of Gilbert & George.
- Who directed The World of Gilbert & George?
- The World of Gilbert & George was directed by George Passmore, Gilbert Prousch.
- Who stars in The World of Gilbert & George?
- The World of Gilbert & George stars George Passmore, Gilbert Prousch.
- How long is The World of Gilbert & George?
- The World of Gilbert & George has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The World of Gilbert & George?
- The World of Gilbert & George is a Documentary, Comedy film.
- Where was The World of Gilbert & George produced?
- The World of Gilbert & George was produced in United Kingdom.