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Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines

Synopsis

In Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines, Stephen's camera follows the exiled South African poet–artist Breyten Breytenbach as he executes a series of scroll paintings for a museum in the Netherlands. Poetry readings in different tongues are fused with the poet's reflection on philosophies of religion and mind.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 8, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mary Stephen
Original Title
Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
58m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mary Stephen

Department Leadership Roster

Mary Stephen

Mary Stephen

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines

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

What is Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines about?

In Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines, Stephen's camera follows the exiled South African poet–artist Breyten Breytenbach as he executes a series of scroll paintings for a museum in the Netherlands. Poetry readings in different tongues are fused with the poet's reflection on philosophies of religion and mind.

Who directed Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines?

Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines was directed by Mary Stephen.

Who stars in Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines?

The principal cast of Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines includes Breyten Breytenbach.

When was Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines released and how long is it?

Vision from the Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting the Lines was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 58m.