The Confrontation (2016)
Two years at the Ateliers
In 1917, French artist Marcel Duchamp declared everyday objects as art. A provocative act that sparked a heated, still topical discussion around the question: what is art? Since then, that question has been asked time and time again. To the artist and to the viewer. If everything is possible and everything is allowed, how do you remember what art is? Director Ditteke Mensink spent two years at De Ateliers: the breeding ground for top talent in the visual arts. Her stay ended in a harsh confrontation with herself, the young artists and modern visual arts.
Director: Ditteke Mensink
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: January 7, 2016
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Keywords
amsterdam, netherlands, art school, art
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Confrontation about?
- In 1917, French artist Marcel Duchamp declared everyday objects as art. A provocative act that sparked a heated, still topical discussion around the question: what is art? Since then, that question has been asked time and time again. To the artist and to the viewer. If everything is possible and everything is allowed, how do you remember what art is? Director Ditteke Mensink spent two years at De Ateliers: the breeding ground for top talent in the visual arts. Her stay ended in a harsh confrontation with herself, the young artists and modern visual arts.
- Who directed The Confrontation?
- The Confrontation was directed by Ditteke Mensink.
- How long is The Confrontation?
- The Confrontation has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is The Confrontation?
- The Confrontation is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Confrontation produced?
- The Confrontation was produced in Netherlands.