The Fundamental Gilbert and George
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| Genre | Documentary |
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| Music by | Stefan Girardet |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
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| Running time | 53 minutes |
| Production company | LWT |
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| Network | ITV |
| Release | 9 February 1997 |
The Fundamental Gilbert and George is two parts BAFTA award-winning documentary based on the life of two artists Gilbert Prousch and George Passmore, released in 1997 for the ITV series. The South Bank Show through LWT and RM arts.[1] The film finds the essence of art and life in these two artists, directed and produced by Gerald Fox, featuring Melvyn Bragg, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Sarah Kent, Norman Rosenthal and David Sylvester.[2]
Plot[edit]
The non-fiction, biopic, and documentary is a two-part profile on the art and life of British artists Gilbert and George. The film is currently available on Arthaus Video.[3]
Cast[edit]
- Melvyn Bragg- Self Presenter
- Gilbert Prousch - Self
- George Passmore - Self
- Andrew Graham Dixon - Self
- Sarah Kent - Self
- Norman Rosenthal- Self
- David Sylvester- Self
Production[edit]
The movie "The Fundamental: Gilbert and George" by filmmaker Gerald Fox delves into the lives and creative processes of two British artists, Gilbert and George.[1] This two-part documentary takes a peek behind the elegant Georgian facade of their East London home to observe the duo as they work on their latest art collection, which utilizes body fluids as an unconventional medium.[2] The film also provides a glimpse into their daily routines and examines the history of their artistic collaboration, which began in 1969.[4] Gilbert and George are renowned for their striking, formal appearance,[5] unique approach to performance art, and colorful, photo-based artworks.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "The Fundamental Gilbert and George". Gerry Fox | Gerald Fox - filmmaker and artist. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ a b "Gilbert and George Part 1 (1997)". BFI. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ "Watch The Fundamental Gilbert and George (Documentary Film)". www.thedarkroomrumour.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ Fox, Gerald; Bragg, Melvyn (1997), The fundamental Gilbert and George, Gilbert & George, London Weekend Television (Firm), NVC Arts (Firm), Phaidon, retrieved 2023-04-28
- ^ "Gilbert & George". Tate Modern. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ Lynskey, Dorian (2021-03-02). "Gilbert and George: 'We were the only people who didn't have sex with everyone'". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
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- 1997 British television series endings
- 1990s British children's television series
- 1990s British television miniseries
- British children's fantasy television series
- British English-language television shows
- ITV children's television shows
- London Weekend Television shows
- Television series by ITV Studios