Saturday 22 January 2005, 19.00
Robert Frank Films
Programme 7
Programme duration 53' Sanyu
Switzerland/France 2000, video, 27'
A search that documents itself. Shot in Paris and Taiwan, the film is a requiem for San Yu, an important Chinese artist who died in anonymity in Paris. A film about art, history, dreaming and love, it also questions the authenticity of documentary depictions. Paper Route
Canada/Switzerland 2002, video, 26'
Life on the move. On a wintry morning, Frank accompanies high-spirited Robert MacMillan during his daily route delivering newspapers to towns in rural Novia Scotia. A humorous, laconic film inspired by Frank's desire to better understand how people live their lives. The Robert Frank film series is screened in connection with Tate Modern's exhibition.
Switzerland/France 2000, video, 27'
A search that documents itself. Shot in Paris and Taiwan, the film is a requiem for San Yu, an important Chinese artist who died in anonymity in Paris. A film about art, history, dreaming and love, it also questions the authenticity of documentary depictions. Paper Route
Canada/Switzerland 2002, video, 26'
Life on the move. On a wintry morning, Frank accompanies high-spirited Robert MacMillan during his daily route delivering newspapers to towns in rural Novia Scotia. A humorous, laconic film inspired by Frank's desire to better understand how people live their lives. The Robert Frank film series is screened in connection with Tate Modern's exhibition.
Supported by Pro Helvetia Arts Council of Switzerland, SWISS FILMS and Presence Switzerland
Tate Modern
Starr Auditorium
£3.50 (£2 concessions), booking recommended
£3.50 (£2 concessions), booking recommended
This event is related to the Robert Frank: Storylines exhibition
