Chuck Close
Originally released in 2007. Chuck Close is a documentary film. directed by Marion Cajori.
Synopsis
Chuck Close, an astounding portrait of one of the world's leading contemporary painters, was one of two parting gifts (her second is a film on Louise Bourgeois) from Marion Cajori, a filmmaker who died recently, and before her time. With editing completed by filmmaker Ken Kobland, Chuck Close lives the life and work of a man who has reinvented portraiture. Close photographs his subjects, blows up the image to gigantic proportions, divides it into a detailed grid and then uses a complex set of colors and patterning to reconstruct each face.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2007
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Art Kaleidoscope Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chuck Close about?
Chuck Close, an astounding portrait of one of the world's leading contemporary painters, was one of two parting gifts (her second is a film on Louise Bourgeois) from Marion Cajori, a filmmaker who ...
Who directed Chuck Close?
Chuck Close was directed by Marion Cajori.
How long is Chuck Close?
Chuck Close has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Chuck Close released?
Chuck Close was released on January 1, 2007 in theaters.