Shot in Rome in the 1980s and inspired by the Baroque architecture and stone carvings of Borromini and a painting by the Sienese Il Sassetta, The Hedge Theater is one of Beavers’ most richly achieved works, taking full advantage of the sumptuous imagery and the subtlety of sound possible on 35mm.
Also in this combined programme
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Still Light
Landscape and desire. Details from the Greek island of Hydra, a figure, a study in light and place and the act of creation. -
Early Monthly Segments
Made when Beavers was in his late teens and had moved to Switzerland from the US with his companion, the film maker Gregory Markopoulos, Early…
Film details
- Countries of production
- Italy, Switzerland
- Year
- 2002
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2004
- Length
- 19'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
