Meet You at the Hippos
Synopsis
Actor Mark Bonnar is on a mission to understand more about the Scottish new towns in which he grew up, exploring the street sculpture made by artists such as his dad in the 60s, 70s and 80s. He discovers why the new towns are there and how they enticed people out of the bigger cities, and uncovers the surprising ways in which public art changed the new towns and the new towns changed public art. Mark's father, Stan, made sculptures that stand to this day on the streets of Glenrothes, East Kilbride and the Scottish new town that never was, Stonehouse. These new towns employed town artists to make artworks in the very housing precincts the new residents were moving into.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Cocker
- Original Title
- Meet You at the Hippos
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Scotland, Objective Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Cocker
Toby Stevens
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Jack Cocker
Director
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Meet You at the Hippos about?
Actor Mark Bonnar is on a mission to understand more about the Scottish new towns in which he grew up, exploring the street sculpture made by artists such as his dad in the 60s, 70s and 80s. He discovers why the new towns are there and how they enticed people out of the bigger cities, and uncovers the surprising ways in which public art changed the new towns and the new towns changed public art. Mark's father, Stan, made sculptures that stand to this day on the streets of Glenrothes, East Kilbride and the Scottish new town that never was, Stonehouse. These new towns employed town artists to make artworks in the very housing precincts the new residents were moving into.
Who directed Meet You at the Hippos?
Meet You at the Hippos was directed by Jack Cocker.
Who stars in Meet You at the Hippos?
The principal cast of Meet You at the Hippos includes Mark Bonnar, Stan Bonnar, David Harding, Dennis Barns, Malcolm Robertson.
When was Meet You at the Hippos released and how long is it?
Meet You at the Hippos was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Meet You at the Hippos?
Meet You at the Hippos holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).