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Warhol (1973)
Director: David Bailey
Cast: Andy Warhol, David Bailey, Pat Ast, Brigid Berlin
Runtime52 min
RatingU
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David Bailey, self-taught photographer and one of the prime architects of the Swinging Sixties, broadened his horizons in the early 1970s by making high-profile documentaries for ATV. With his standing among the artistic community, Bailey was given unprecedented access to Pop Art legend Andy Warhol and his followers, in an attempt to penetrate behind the expressionless exterior of a man who was one of the most controversial figures of his generation.
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David Bailey's 1973 documentary 'Warhol' provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the enigmatic Pop Art legend Andy Warhol, offering an attempt to penetrate the artist's expressionless exterior. While the film's critical reception is not widely documented, it provides a unique insider's perspective on one of the most controversial figures of the era.
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Fans of documentary films and those interested in the enigmatic figure of Andy Warhol will likely find this 1973 film by director David Bailey to be a fascinating and insightful glimpse into the life and creative process of the legendary Pop Art icon.
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Andy Warhol was an American artist and filmmaker. Widely regarded as the most important artist of the second half of the 20th century, Warhol's work spanned various media, including painting, filmmaking, photography, publishing, and performance art. A leading figure in the pop art movement, his work explores the relationship between advertising, consumerism, mass media, and celebrity culture, transforming everyday consumer goods and familiar icons into renowned artworks. His embrace of mechanical reproduction challenged traditional boundaries between high and low culture. Warhol is credited with popularizing the expression "15 minutes of fame."
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