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History of Nothing

Synopsis

'The history of man can be written with objects,' wrote Edouardo Paolozzi in one of hundreds of notes for History of Nothing in 1960. Like his paintings and sculptures of the time, the film draws on the influential collection of 'Pop' imagery assembled by Paolozzi during the 1950s, and shown as slides at meetings of the Independent Group of artists and designers.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Eduardo Paolozzi
Original Title
History of Nothing
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
12m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eduardo Paolozzi

Department Leadership Roster

Eduardo Paolozzi

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About History of Nothing

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is History of Nothing about?

'The history of man can be written with objects,' wrote Edouardo Paolozzi in one of hundreds of notes for History of Nothing in 1960. Like his paintings and sculptures of the time, the film draws on the influential collection of 'Pop' imagery assembled by Paolozzi during the 1950s, and shown as slides at meetings of the Independent Group of artists and designers.

Who directed History of Nothing?

History of Nothing was directed by Eduardo Paolozzi.

Who stars in History of Nothing?

The principal cast of History of Nothing includes Not specified.

When was History of Nothing released and how long is it?

History of Nothing was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 12m.