The Silence Of Mark Rothko

What lies hidden behind the imposing coloured planes in Mark Rothko's paintings? More...

Documentary - Music & Arts

52'

What lies hidden behind the imposing coloured planes in Mark Rothko's paintings? Filmmaker Marjoleine Boonstra wanders through the life and work of Mark Rothko and visualizes his sources of inspiration in an attempt to bring the artist closer to us.
With Christopher Rothko, Mark Rothko’s son, who reads quotes from his father’s writings; Annie Cohen-Solal, Rothko's biographer; Franz Kaiser, curator of the Rothko exhibition in the Gemeentemuseum in The Hague; and Carol Mancusi-Ungaro, a conservation specialist on Rothko.

Documentary
Marjoleine Boonstra
2015
52'
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