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  • 2006
  • Unrated
  • New Yorker Films
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2006
  • Unrated
  • New Yorker Films
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary Absolute Wilson chronicles the epic life, times and creative genius of Robert Wilson, intimately revealing for the first time one of the most controversial, rule-breaking and downright mysterious artists of our era. More than a biography, the film becomes an exhilarating exploration of the transformative power of creativity itself - and ...

Directed By: Katharina Otto-Bernstein

Written By: Katharina Otto-Bernstein

  • 2006
  • Unrated
  • New Yorker Films
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2006
  • Unrated
  • New Yorker Films
  • 1 h 45 m

Absolute Wilson

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Summary Absolute Wilson chronicles the epic life, times and creative genius of Robert Wilson, intimately revealing for the first time one of the most controversial, rule-breaking and downright mysterious artists of our era. More than a biography, the film becomes an exhilarating exploration of the transformative power of creativity itself - and ...

Directed By: Katharina Otto-Bernstein

Written By: Katharina Otto-Bernstein

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Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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An excellent introduction to the singular vision of avant-garde stage director Robert Wilson.
By Jonathan Rosenbaum FULL REVIEW
75
Katharina Otto-Bernstein's oral history of Wilson's life and work, narrated by Wilson, with a handful of sycophants joining in on the choruses, is monstrously one-sided. It does, however, offer insights into the director's methods and motivations.
By Bill White FULL REVIEW
75
Surprisingly square portrait of avant-garde artist and director Robert Wilson.
By Lisa Schwarzbaum FULL REVIEW
70
There is plenty of substance in Absolute Wilson, as it provides a concise and absorbing portrait of a powerful creative personality.
By A.O. Scott FULL REVIEW
63
Absolute Wilson may not be original, but Wilson absolutely is. And for the glimmers of that originality that shine through here, the film is worth watching.
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60
Absolute Wilson changed my views of Wilson as a person tremendously, and at least gave me some useful context for his art.
By Andrew O'Hehir FULL REVIEW
50
Befuddling.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Alba Film Productions, Film Manufacturers, Home Box Office (HBO)
Release Date Oct 27, 2006
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating Unrated
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Website http://www.films-sans-frontieres.fr/absolutewilson/
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Awards

Warsaw International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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