Pictura: An Adventure in Art (1951)
- Original title
- Pictura
- Directed by
- Luciano Emmer, Enrico Gras, Alain Resnais, Ewald André Dupont
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Rated
- NR
- Rating
- 10.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary introduces art history and appreciation to a casual audience. It uses narration from Hollywood actors to guide viewers through different artworks and periods.
educationalleisurelyinformativecalmepisodicclassicalgentlecontemplative
What happens
Pictura: An Adventure in Art (1951) is a documentary film directed by seven directors, and narrated by several famous Hollywood actors, including Vincent Price, Gregory Peck, Henry Fonda, Martin Gabel, and Lilli Palmer. The film attempts to give the general filmgoing public a taste of art history and art appreciation. The film won a Special Award at the Golden Globes in 1952. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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