Genre: Art and Design
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Turbulence (1997)
Directed by: Jon McCormack
Innovative computer animation wizard Jon McCormack takes you on a fantastical journey through computer-generated landscapes in this unique animated fantasia. Abstract imagery and a haunting…
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Planetary Traveler (1997)
Directed by: Jan Nickman
Emmy Award-winning director Jan C. Nickman, composer Paul Haslinger and top digital artists team up in a 40-minite computer-animated sci-fi adventure that's notable for being the first…
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Michelangelo & The Sistine Chapel (1996)
This thought-provoking film explores the creation of Michelangelo's famed mural on the ceiling on the Sistine Chapel, a piece widely considered to be one of the finest works of the…
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Graffiti Verite 1: Read the Writing on the Wall (1995)
Cast: Bob Bryan
Going behind the scenes with 24 of Los Angeles's most prolific graffiti artists -- including Mear, E-Muse and Man-One -- Bob Bryan's award-winning documentary reveals the…
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Linnea in Monet's Garden (1993)
Cast: Erin Torpey, Sam Gray, Alicia G. Powers …
Directed by: Lena Anderson, Christina Björk
This animated version of Lena Anderson's and Christina Bjork's popular children's book introduces children to the wonderful world of art appreciation. Linnea is a Swedish girl…
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John Cage: One 11 with 103 (1992)
Cast: Henning Lohner
Directed by: John Cage, Henning Lohner
Avant-garde composer John Cage is famous for his experimental pieces and "chance music" but temporarily branched into video in 1992 with this art film about meaningless activity. The work is…
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Van Gogh (1990)
Cast: Jim Broadbent, Linus Roache, Suzanne Shepherd …
Directed by: Anna Benson Gyles
Golden Globe nominee Linus Roache stars as troubled painter Vincent van Gogh in this drama from the BBC's "Omnibus" series. Struggling to make ends meet first as an art dealer, then as a…
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Louvre City (1990)
Directed by: Nicolas Philibert
Cameras roll after hours capturing never-before-seen footage in director Nicolas Philibert's illuminating look at the world-famous Louvre Museum, filmed during the Parisian…
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Strand: Under the Dark Cloth (1989)
Cast: John Walker, Blanche Brown, Milton Brown …
Directed by: John Walker
Two types of art -- photography and film -- converge in this documentary that provides a fascinating picture of the life of famed photographer Paul Strand. Directed by John Walker, Strand:…
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Comic Book Confidential (1988)
Cast: Lynda Barry, Charles Burns, Sue Coe …
Directed by: Ron Mann
Ron Mann's documentary explores how comic books were elevated to pop art and bore witness to cultural phenomena with the help of legendary creators such as Robert Crumb, Will Eisner,…
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The Way Things Go (1987)
Directed by: Peter Fischli, David Weiss
This kinetic video captures the mesmerizing chain reaction -- powered by natural forces -- as an unwinding trash bag sets into motion an eclectic set of objects assembled in a 100-foot-long…
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Portrait of an Artist: Donatello: The First Modern Sculptor (1986)
Cast: Donatello
Italian Renaissance sculptor Donatello made a name for himself by creating realistic pieces of art that perfectly captured the human form. With the help of experts, explore the lifestyle and…
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Francis Bacon (1985)
Cast: Melvyn Bragg, Francis Bacon
Directed by: David Hinton
Famous for his paintings of screaming popes and slabs of meat, Francis Bacon is considered one of the most talented British painters of the 20th century. This documentary explores the man…
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The Bolero / In Search of Cezanne (1973)
Cast: Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Directed by: Allan Miller
As producer, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Allan Miller presents two short works. First, the Academy Award winner "The Bolero" features Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles Philharmonic…
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The Mystery of Picasso (1956)
Cast: Pablo Picasso
Directed by: Henri-Georges Clouzot
The artist approaches his easel, wields his brush and the painting dances into being before our eyes. Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artist of the 20th century, is making art, and…