Stones and Flies: Richard Long in the Sahara
Synopsis
In the fall of 1987, Philippe Haas accompanied the sculptor Richard Long to the Algerian Sahara and filmed him tracing with his feet, or constructing with desert stones, simple geometric figures (straight lines, circles, spirals). In counterpoint to the images, Richard Long explains his approach. Since 1967, Richard Long (1945, Bristol), who belongs to the land art movement, has traveled the world on foot and installed, in places often inaccessible to the public, stones, sticks and driftwood found in situ. His ephemeral works are reproduced through photography. He thus made walking an art, and land art an aspiration of modern man for solitude in nature.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Haas
- Original Title
- Stones and Flies: Richard Long in the Sahara
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Milestone Film & Video, Arts Council of England, Centre Georges Pompidou, La Sept, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Haas
Philip Haas
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Philip Haas
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Philip Haas
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What is Stones and Flies: Richard Long in the Sahara about?
In the fall of 1987, Philippe Haas accompanied the sculptor Richard Long to the Algerian Sahara and filmed him tracing with his feet, or constructing with desert stones, simple geometric figures (straight lines, circles, spirals). In counterpoint to the images, Richard Long explains his approach. Since 1967, Richard Long (1945, Bristol), who belongs to the land art movement, has traveled the world on foot and installed, in places often inaccessible to the public, stones, sticks and driftwood found in situ. His ephemeral works are reproduced through photography. He thus made walking an art, and land art an aspiration of modern man for solitude in nature.
Who directed Stones and Flies: Richard Long in the Sahara?
Stones and Flies: Richard Long in the Sahara was directed by Philip Haas.
Who stars in Stones and Flies: Richard Long in the Sahara?
The principal cast of Stones and Flies: Richard Long in the Sahara includes Richard Long.
When was Stones and Flies: Richard Long in the Sahara released and how long is it?
Stones and Flies: Richard Long in the Sahara was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 38m.