Movie Description
Antony Gormley: Being Human
(2015)Overview
Alan Yentob meets sculptor Antony Gormley, creator of the iconic Angel of the North, and uncovers the influences that have shaped his life and work. Across a career spanning more than 40 years, Gormley has used sculpture as a means to examine the human condition. He explains how his strict Catholic childhood and his subsequent search for enlightenment in India influenced his decision to become a sculptor. 'If you are brought up a Catholic you may lose your Catholicism but the fact is it has marked you for life. And the need to replace its belief system with something else becomes your life's work.' Imagine shows rare archive footage of the creation of Gormley's key works, including the sculptor being fully encased in plaster to create casts of his own body, as well as footage of the installation of the Angel of the North. We also follow exhibitions this year in Paris, Florence and on Lundy Island.
Featured Crew
- Producer : Morag Tinto
- Cast : Antony Gormley,Alan Yentob
Cast
Self
Self - Presenter
Facts
Original TitleAntony Gormley: Being Human
Status Released
Release Information
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2015-11-03
Original Language
Runtime 01h 06m
Homepagehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06nrc0g