The Maysles brothers have captured mythical artists on film, such as Yoko Ono, Marlon Brando, Christo, Muhammad Ali, Dali and Orson Welles. By filming behind the scenes, recording details and moments of absence, they achieve a portrait of the real person hidden behind the mask of celebrity.

Program:

Cut Piece
Albert Maysles, David Maysles
USA - 8’ - black & white - 1965 - OV EN - SBT FR

Meet Marlon Brando
Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin
USA - 29’ - black & white - 1965 - OV EN - SBT FR

Christo’s valley curtain
Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Ellen Hovde
USA - 28’ - colour - 1973 - OV EN - SBT FR

Flagey, Cinematek, Festival Millenium