Magritte or the Object Lesson
Originally released in 1960. Magritte or the Object Lesson is a documentary film. directed by Luc de Heusch. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Serge Sauvion, René Magritte, and Marcel Lecomte
Synopsis
The surrealist painter René Magritte questions the objective reality and emphasizes the arbitrariness of the relationship between an object, its image and its name: the evocation of mystery consists of images of familiar things gathered or transformed in such a way that they no longer conform to our ideas, whether naive or wise.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- RTBF
- Ministère de l’Instruction publique
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magritte or the Object Lesson about?
The surrealist painter René Magritte questions the objective reality and emphasizes the arbitrariness of the relationship between an object, its image and its name: the evocation of mystery consis...
Who directed Magritte or the Object Lesson?
Magritte or the Object Lesson was directed by Luc de Heusch.
How long is Magritte or the Object Lesson?
Magritte or the Object Lesson has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Magritte or the Object Lesson released?
Magritte or the Object Lesson was released on January 1, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Magritte or the Object Lesson?
The main cast of Magritte or the Object Lesson includes Serge Sauvion, René Magritte, Marcel Lecomte, Louis Scutenaire, Camille Goemans.