Movie Description
Freeze: But is it Art?
(1994)Overview
In 1988, art student Damien Hirst and a group of like-minded associates mounted an exhibition in a building in the East End of London. Entitled Freeze, it was a huge critical and commercial success, propelling Hirst and the group into the spotlight of the avant-garde. More than five years later, Hirst exhibits to international acclaim and is regularly derided in the tabloid press. This portrait of Hirst, which resumes the Omnibus season, is presented as a drug-induced nightmare after Hirst has been put to sleep by a sinister dentist, played by Donald Pleasence. In between interviews with fellow Freeze artists including Angus Fairhurst , Sarah Lucas and Tracey Emin , Hirst is seen preparing Mother and Child Divided, his work for last year's Venice Blennale. The piece consists of a cow and a calf, each sawn in half, pickled in formaldehyde and exhibited in four tanks.
Featured Crew
- Director : Mark James
- Cast : Damien Hirst,Tracey Emin,Donald Pleasence,Angus Fairhurst,Sarah Lucas
Cast
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Sinister Dentist
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Facts
Original TitleFreeze: But is it Art?
Status Released
Release Information
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1994-02-22
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 52m
Genres
- Documentary

























