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Portrait of David Hockney
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Portrait of David Hockney

1972-01-02 · 13 min · Not rated

Documentary

Filmed at the time Hockney was painting Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, Portrait of David Hockney is made up of a limited number of shots, observing the periphery details of his flat and studio. Each view is held so as to focus on its particular qualities and composition and, with the accompanying soundtrack of off-screen phone calls, conversations and musings, builds up a picture of Hockney’s daily life.

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Directors
David Pearce
Production companies
BFI
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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David HockneyDavid HockneyHimself

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