
Matthew Barney: No Restraint
Synopsis
How does artist Matthew Barney use 45,000 pounds of petroleum jelly, a factory whaling vessel and traditional Japanese rituals to create his latest art project? Barney plowed the waters off the coast of Nagasaki to film his massive endeavor, Drawing Restraint 9. The documentary Matthew Barney: No Restraint journeys to Japan with Barney and his collaborator Bjork, as the visual artist creates a "narrative sculpture" telling a fantastical love story of two characters that transform from land mammals into whales.
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December 20, 2006
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- Director
- Alison Chernick
- Screenplay & Story
- Alison Chernick
- Original Title
- Matthew Barney: No Restraint
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
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Alison Chernick
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What is Matthew Barney: No Restraint about?
How does artist Matthew Barney use 45,000 pounds of petroleum jelly, a factory whaling vessel and traditional Japanese rituals to create his latest art project? Barney plowed the waters off the coast of Nagasaki to film his massive endeavor, Drawing Restraint 9. The documentary Matthew Barney: No Restraint journeys to Japan with Barney and his collaborator Bjork, as the visual artist creates a "narrative sculpture" telling a fantastical love story of two characters that transform from land mammals into whales.
Who directed Matthew Barney: No Restraint?
Matthew Barney: No Restraint was directed by Alison Chernick.
Who stars in Matthew Barney: No Restraint?
The principal cast of Matthew Barney: No Restraint includes Matthew Barney, Björk.
When was Matthew Barney: No Restraint released and how long is it?
Matthew Barney: No Restraint was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.

















