Good Morning, Michelangelo
Buongiorno Michelangelo
Synopsis
The film challenges the aura of the artwork, pushing it towards performance in urban space. During the exhibition Con-temp-l’azione (1967–68), at the three galleries Stein, Sperone and Il punto, two works by Michelangelo Pistoletto are taken out into the street. The film marks the beginning of a more militant and performative phase in Pistoletto’s career, opening up possible references to Situationism, Fluxus and nouveau réalisme. The film starts with Pistoletto shaving in front of one of his ‘mirrors’: the codes of everyday life and advertising burst into the scene. The large ball of newspapers roams Turin in a convertible automobile. The music of The Beatles accompanies the exploration of different filming and editing techniques. Intense, amused and brilliant, Buongiorno Michelangelo suggests a performative, cooperative and perhaps also playful aspect of the attitude of this short and intense period. —Tate Modern
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Galleria l'Attico, Rome
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ugo Nespolo
- Original Title
- Buongiorno Michelangelo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ugo Nespolo
Department Leadership Roster
Ugo Nespolo
Director
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What is Good Morning, Michelangelo about?
The film challenges the aura of the artwork, pushing it towards performance in urban space. During the exhibition Con-temp-l’azione (1967–68), at the three galleries Stein, Sperone and Il punto, two works by Michelangelo Pistoletto are taken out into the street. The film marks the beginning of a more militant and performative phase in Pistoletto’s career, opening up possible references to Situationism, Fluxus and nouveau réalisme. The film starts with Pistoletto shaving in front of one of his ‘mirrors’: the codes of everyday life and advertising burst into the scene. The large ball of newspapers roams Turin in a convertible automobile. The music of The Beatles accompanies the exploration of different filming and editing techniques. Intense, amused and brilliant, Buongiorno Michelangelo suggests a performative, cooperative and perhaps also playful aspect of the attitude of this short and intense period. —Tate Modern
Who directed Good Morning, Michelangelo?
Good Morning, Michelangelo was directed by Ugo Nespolo.
Who stars in Good Morning, Michelangelo?
The principal cast of Good Morning, Michelangelo includes Michelangelo Pistoletto, Maria Pistoletto, Daniela Chiaperotti, Tommaso Trini, Daniela Palazzoli.
When was Good Morning, Michelangelo released and how long is it?
Good Morning, Michelangelo was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 18m.