M. C. Escher: Journey to Infinity

Nan
1h 21m
2018
6.854 /10 (24)

A portrait of one of the most influential and inspiring artists of the 20th century, M. C. Escher

Overview

A portrait of the visionary Dutch artist M. C. Escher (1898-1972), according to his own words, taken from his diary, his correspondence and the texts of his lectures.

Country : Netherlands
Languages : Nederlands, English, Italiano
Released Date: 2018-04-12

Top Billed Cast

Alexander van Breemen

M. C. Escher (voice)

Graham Nash

Self - Musician

George Escher

Self - Eldest Son

Jan Escher

Self - Youngest Son

Liesbeth Escher-Hogenhout

Self - Daughter-in-law

Stephen Fry

M. C. Escher (voice)

M. C. Escher

Self - Graphic Artist (archive footage)

Harold Scott MacDonald Coxeter

Self - Mathematician (archive footage)

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