Meta-Mecano
Synopsis
The Jean Tinguely Museum in Basel, Switzerland, designed by Mario Botta, opened in 1996, five years after the Swiss sculptor's death. META MECANO is a poetic depiction of the genesis of this mono-graphic museum, from the builders' first plans and Mario Botta's designs to its construction and the assembly of Tinguely's fragile mobile sculptures. In interviews with Mario Botta, Tinguely's wife Niki de Saint Phalle, museum director Pontus Hultén and Tinguely himself, the film goes on to explore the mission of museums and of art in general today. META MECANO is a unique document on the significance of the artist Jean Tinguely and on the role that museums play in our day and age.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruedi Gerber
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruedi Gerber
- Original Title
- Meta-Mecano
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Release Date
- 24/11/1997
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ZAS Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruedi Gerber
Ruedi Gerber
Patrick Lindenmaier
Mirjam Krakenberger
Department Leadership Roster
Ruedi Gerber
Screenplay
Patrick Lindenmaier
Director of Photography
Mirjam Krakenberger
Editor
Ruedi Gerber
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Meta-Mecano.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meta-Mecano
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What is Meta-Mecano about?
The Jean Tinguely Museum in Basel, Switzerland, designed by Mario Botta, opened in 1996, five years after the Swiss sculptor's death. META MECANO is a poetic depiction of the genesis of this mono-graphic museum, from the builders' first plans and Mario Botta's designs to its construction and the assembly of Tinguely's fragile mobile sculptures. In interviews with Mario Botta, Tinguely's wife Niki de Saint Phalle, museum director Pontus Hultén and Tinguely himself, the film goes on to explore the mission of museums and of art in general today. META MECANO is a unique document on the significance of the artist Jean Tinguely and on the role that museums play in our day and age.
Who directed Meta-Mecano?
Meta-Mecano was directed by Ruedi Gerber.
Who stars in Meta-Mecano?
The principal cast of Meta-Mecano includes Not specified.
When was Meta-Mecano released and how long is it?
Meta-Mecano was released in 1997 with a total runtime of Unknown.