Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart
Hailed as the "Rembrandt of the Video Age," renowned American artist Bill Viola became the first contemporary artist ever to be featured in a one-man show at London's prestigious National Gallery. This documentary directed by Mark Kidel features rarely seen footage from Viola's own archive and in-depth interviews with the video maverick. Viola talks passionately about his life and the influences that have driven his artwork from the beginning.
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Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 12, 2003
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart
Production Companies
Calliope Media Productions, BBC, ARTE
Director
Mark Kidel
Description
Hailed as the "Rembrandt of the Video Age," renowned American artist Bill Viola became the first contemporary artist ever to be featured in a one-man show at London's prestigious National Gallery. This documentary directed by Mark Kidel features rarely seen footage from Viola's own archive and in-depth interviews with the video maverick. Viola talks passionately about his life and the influences that have driven his artwork from the beginning.
