The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art

1974 1h 44m EN

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★6.4TMDB · 5

Documentary

Synopsis

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The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art is a 1974 American documentary film directed by Herbert Kline. The film shows footage of great modern artists in their studios creating and commenting on their work, with narration and commentary by Orson Welles. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Orson Welles
Narrator
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
Self
Hans Richter
Self
Roy Lichtenstein
Self
Henri Langlois
Self
Herbert Kline
Self - interviewer
Daniel Kahnweiler
Self
Peggy Guggenheim
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Herbert Kline
Writers: Herbert Kline, Pierre Schneider
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Falkenberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Orson Welles and Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and Hans Richter carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0071299 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Herbert Kline directs. Paul Falkenberg cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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152 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Editor Paul Falkenberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Orson Welles and Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and Hans Richter carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0071299 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.