In Front of Guernica (Director's Cut)

Synopsis

Painted by Picasso in 1937, Guernica is a universal icon against the war. In 2014, the artists Yervant Gianikian and Angela Ricci Lucchi conceived a new film that tells the history of 20th century upon the painting. In 2023, years after Angela’s passing, Yervant accomplishes this task.

Directors' Biography

Yervant Gianikian & Angela Ricci Lucchi were Italian filmmakers known for their experimental works using found footage, often focused on war and colonialism. From perfumed films in the 1970s to major retrospectives worldwide, their art bridged cinema, memory, and history.