The Dolls of Lisbon (2011)

Channeling the Mexican Zapatista movement, The Dolls of Lisbon is New York City's Antagonist Art Movement's latest calling. Featuring artists from The United States, Ecuador, Portugal, and ... See full summary »

Director:

Ethan H. Minsker

Storyline

Channeling the Mexican Zapatista movement, The Dolls of Lisbon is New York City's Antagonist Art Movement's latest calling. Featuring artists from The United States, Ecuador, Portugal, and fellow Antagonist Artists in Europe. This documentary focuses on the labors of the artist, begging the question: If you knew being an artist would be this much of a struggle, would you still have taken this path? In addition, the film also includes a unique soundtrack of underground musicians, and an innovative use of Super 8mm film and stop motion animation.

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Plot Keywords:

art | new york city | street | gallery | punk

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA Portugal Germany Ecuador

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 October 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

72 min

Color:

Color (NTSC Color)

User Reviews

More Than Just an Art Doc

While the documentary genre is among my favorite for films, a lot of art docs out there have failed to impress. This one, however, goes beyond just an art showcase; it has depth and direction. I found myself interested in the people behind the work, not just in the work itself. The film doesn't "glamourize" the art world either, like most others do. It shows the highs and lows of what it actually takes to pull together an art show and work with other artists. It makes you want to learn more about the other projects this group is involved with. The stylistic elements used and the way the film is shot are part of the art as well. The film gives you a real sense of how art exhibits come together, what artists go through and how they view the art world as a whole.