A Crime Against Art (2007)
A film based on a mock trial staged at an art fair in Madrid in February 2007 organized by Anton Vidokle and Tirdad Zolghadr. It playfully raises a number of polemical issues in the world of contemporary art: collusion with the "new bourgeoisie," instrumentalization of art and its institutions, the future possibility of artistic agency, as well as other pertinent topics.
Director: Hila Peleg
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Cast
- Anton Vidokle - Defendant
- Tirdad Zolgdhar - Defendant
- Vasif Kortun - Prosecutor
- Chus Martinez - Prosecutor
- Charles Esche - Defense Attorney
- Jan Verwoert - Judge
- Maria Lind - Expert Witness
- Anselm Franke - Expert Witness
- Setareh Shabazi - Artist
- Keti Chukrov - Public
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hila Peleg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Crime Against Art about?
- A film based on a mock trial staged at an art fair in Madrid in February 2007 organized by Anton Vidokle and Tirdad Zolghadr. It playfully raises a number of polemical issues in the world of contemporary art: collusion with the "new bourgeoisie," instrumentalization of art and its institutions, the future possibility of artistic agency, as well as other pertinent topics.
- Who directed A Crime Against Art?
- A Crime Against Art was directed by Hila Peleg.
- Who stars in A Crime Against Art?
- A Crime Against Art stars Anton Vidokle, Tirdad Zolgdhar, Vasif Kortun, Chus Martinez, Charles Esche, Jan Verwoert.
- How long is A Crime Against Art?
- A Crime Against Art has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).