The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge(2016)
The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge Synopsis
Alan Yentob joins South African artist William Kentridge as he prepares an epic frieze along the banks of the river Tiber in Rome. Alan visits him in his hometown of Johannesburg, the inspiration for the magical hand-drawn animated films he calls 'drawings for projection'. Brought up under apartheid, Kentridge has witnessed the fragile transition to a multi-racial democracy, and his art continues to reflect South Africa's turbulent times.
The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge (2016) is a documentary film directed by Adam Low, released on November 22, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Alan Yentob and William Kentridge.
- Director:
- Adam Low
- Status:
- Released
The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Adam Low.
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The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge was released on November 22, 2016 and runs for 1h 3m.