The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art
Synopsis
The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art is a 1974 American documentary film directed by Herbert Kline. The film shows footage of great modern artists in their studios creating and commenting on their work, with narration and commentary by Orson Welles. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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Orson Welles
Narrator
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
Self
Hans Richter
Self
Roy Lichtenstein
Self
Henri Langlois
Self
Herbert Kline
Self - interviewer
Daniel Kahnweiler
Self
Peggy Guggenheim
Self
Alexander Calder
Self
Marc Chagall
Self
Willem de Kooning
Self
Pierre Soulages
Self
Pierre Schneider
Aimé Maeght
Self
Louise Nevelson
Robert Hughes
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Kline
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Kline, Pierre Schneider
- Original Score
- Michel Michelet
- Original Title
- The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- World View Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Kline
Herbert Kline, Pierre Schneider
Michel Michelet
Paul Falkenberg
Herbert Kline
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Kline
Director
Herbert Kline
Writer
Herbert Kline
Producer
Pierre Schneider
Writer
Paul Falkenberg
Editor
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What is The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art about?
The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art is a 1974 American documentary film directed by Herbert Kline. The film shows footage of great modern artists in their studios creating and commenting on their work, with narration and commentary by Orson Welles. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Who directed The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art?
The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art was directed by Herbert Kline.
Who stars in The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art?
The principal cast of The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art includes Orson Welles, Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, Hans Richter, Roy Lichtenstein, Henri Langlois.
When was The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art released and how long is it?
The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art was composed by Michel Michelet.