Images d'Orient
Originally released in 2017. Images d'Orient is a documentary/animation film. directed by Gidon Kremer. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The film, based on Robert Schumann's Pictures from the East, shows in an unusual perspective the work of Nizar Ali Badr, a Syrian sculptor whose unique language of stone sculptures radiates happiness and love in the face of war, destruction, migration, poverty and injustice. The animated sculptures made of pebbles present us with short stories. The soundtrack of the animation - original arrangements of melodies from Karlheinz Stockhausen's "Music Boxes" - is performed by Gidon Kremer and the musicians of his orchestra Kremerata Baltika.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Images d'Orient about?
The film, based on Robert Schumann's Pictures from the East, shows in an unusual perspective the work of Nizar Ali Badr, a Syrian sculptor whose unique language of stone sculptures radiates happine...
Who directed Images d'Orient?
Images d'Orient was directed by Gidon Kremer.
How long is Images d'Orient?
Images d'Orient has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was Images d'Orient released?
Images d'Orient was released on July 1, 2017 in theaters.