Albert and David Maysles retrospective  

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Running Fence

This film depicts the long struggle by the artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, to build a thirty-nine kilometre fence of white fabric over the hills of California that would disappear into the Pacific. There is a struggle between the artists and the state bureaucracy, who want to prevent the fence from being erected, even though the ranchers whose land it crosses want it – the opposition seems insurmountable. When the fence is finally unfurled, it brings the community together in celebration of its beauty. After four years of work, Christo sees the vision realised – cost: 3 million dollars. The fence was taken down as planned at the end of two weeks, and now exists solely on film.

Albert Maysles

Among Albert Maysles’ more than 40 films are some of the most iconic works in documentary history. Along with his late brother David, he was the first to make non-fiction feature films, where the drama of life unfolds without scripts, sets, interviews or narration.

David Maysles

David Maysles was a director and cinematographer, usually in collaboration with his brother Albert. For him, the most exciting thing in life was to watch the meeting of two strangers, to see how they would communicate – he had a degree in Psychology from Boston University.

Selected Filmography
Albert Maysles

Iris (2014)
Running Fence (1978)
Grey Gardens (1976)
Gimme Shelter (1970)
Salesman (1969)
Meet Marlon Brando (1966)
Psychiatry in Russia (1955)

David Maysles

Grey Gardens (1976)
Gimme Shelter (1970)
Salesman (1969)

 

Film sessions

09.26 Saturday
  • Skalvija (Vilnius) 15:10


Information

Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles
Cinematography: Albert Maysles, David Maysles
Sound: Lee Dichter, Nelson Stoll
Editing: Charlotte Zwerin
Producers: Albert Maysles, David Maysles
Production: Maysles Films
USA, 1978, 57’