John Berger or The Art of Looking(2016)
John Berger or The Art of Looking Synopsis
Art, politics and motorcycles - on the occasion of his 90th birthday John Berger or the Art of Looking is an intimate portrait of the writer and art critic whose ground-breaking work on seeing has shaped our understanding of the concept for over five decades. The film explores how paintings become narratives and stories turn into images, and rarely does anybody demonstrate this as poignantly as Berger.
John Berger or The Art of Looking (2016) is a documentary film directed by Cordelia Dvorak, released on June 11, 2016 with a runtime of 55m. It stars John Berger, Selçuk Demirel, Katya Berger Andreadakis and John Christie. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Cordelia Dvorak
- Producers:
- Daniel Saltzwedel, Heino Deckert
- Cinematographer:
- Piotr Rosołowski
- Production:
- ZDF/Arte, BBC Film, ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions
- Status:
- Released
John Berger or The Art of Looking Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Berger
as Self - Subject
- Selçuk Demirel
Selçuk Demirel
as Self
- Katya Berger Andreadakis
Katya Berger Andreadakis
as Self
- John Christie
John Christie
as Self
- Jean Mohr
Jean Mohr
as Self
- Yves Berger
Yves Berger
as Self
- Louis Sauge
Louis Sauge
as Self
Vincent Berger
as Self
Simon McBurney
as Self
- Hans-Jürgen Balmes
Hans-Jürgen Balmes
as Self
- Mike Dibb
Mike Dibb
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Cordelia Dvorak, produced by Daniel Saltzwedel and Heino Deckert.
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John Berger or The Art of Looking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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John Berger or The Art of Looking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John Berger or The Art of Looking online?
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John Berger or The Art of Looking (2016) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in John Berger or The Art of Looking?
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The main cast of John Berger or The Art of Looking (2016) includes John Berger, Selçuk Demirel, Katya Berger Andreadakis, John Christie and Jean Mohr. The film was directed by Cordelia Dvorak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Berger or The Art of Looking released?
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John Berger or The Art of Looking was released on June 11, 2016 and runs for 55m.
Is John Berger or The Art of Looking worth watching?
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John Berger or The Art of Looking (2016) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.