Attention! … Painting movie poster

Attention! … Painting

November 17, 1957 0h 9m

Originally released in 1957. Attention! … Painting is a documentary/animation film. directed by Mieczysław Waśkowski. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Intended as a documentation of Polish artist and theatre-maker Tadeusz Kantor’s “informal painting”, Mieczysław Waśkowski’s film develops a hectic experimental life of its own. The gestural application of paint is staged on changing spatial levels by means of glass plates, camera movements and lighting, making not the painter but the abstract form-finding the movie star.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date November 17, 1957 68 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 0h 9m 9 minutes total
🌍
Language PL Original language
🎬
Country Poland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PL

Production Companies

  • Zespół Filmowy Kadr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Attention! … Painting about?

Intended as a documentation of Polish artist and theatre-maker Tadeusz Kantor’s “informal painting”, Mieczysław Waśkowski’s film develops a hectic experimental life of its own. The gestur...

Who directed Attention! … Painting?

Attention! … Painting was directed by Mieczysław Waśkowski.

How long is Attention! … Painting?

Attention! … Painting has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).

When was Attention! … Painting released?

Attention! … Painting was released on November 17, 1957 in theaters.