M. C. Escher: Journey to Infinity
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2018 · Movie · 1h 21m
The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
A portrait of the visionary Dutch artist M. C. Escher (1898-1972), according to his own words, taken from his diary, his correspondence and the texts of his lectures.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic74/100
28 audience votes
Key crew
- Marijnke de JongWriter
- Robin LutzWriter
- Robin LutzDirector
Cast
- Alexander van BreemenM. C. Escher (voice)
- Graham NashSelf - Musician
- George EscherSelf - Eldest Son
- Jan EscherSelf - Youngest Son
- Liesbeth Escher-HogenhoutSelf - Daughter-in-law
- Stephen FryM. C. Escher (voice)
- M. C. EscherSelf - Graphic Artist (archive footage)
- Harold Scott MacDonald CoxeterSelf - Mathematician (archive footage)
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Themes
mathematicsinterviewdrawing and paintingbiographyhistorical figuregeometryart historypainter as artistportrait of an artistfamous peopledutch painterart documentary