M. C. Escher: Journey to Infinity

Apr 12, 2018

1h 21m

★ 6.9

A portrait of one of the most influential and inspiring artists of the 20th century, M. C. Escher

Overview

A portrait of the visionary Dutch artist M. C. Escher (1898-1972), according to his own words, taken from his diary, his correspondence and the texts of his lectures.

Genres

Documentary

History

Production Companies

Robin Lutz AV Producties

Stichting Prototo

M. C. Escher: Journey to Infinity Trailers

Cast

M. C. Escher (voice)

Alexander van Breemen

Self - Musician

Graham Nash

Self - Eldest Son

George Escher

Self - Youngest Son

Jan Escher

Self - Daughter-in-law

Liesbeth Escher-Hogenhout

M. C. Escher (voice)

Stephen Fry

Self - Graphic Artist (archive footage)

M. C. Escher

Self - Mathematician (archive footage)

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