Edvard Munch: The Restless Years

The Restless Years deals with the life and work of Edvard Munch from his birth in 1863 to the mental and physical breakdown he suffered in 1908. It covers the years when Munch was an eager student of art, a frequenter of intellectual circles, a visitor to the artistic capitals of Europe and, above all, a prolific painter. The narrative sets Munch's development as a painter in the context, first of his early life and dramatic emotional experience, and later against the background of changes in the artistic and intellectual life of Europe. Many of Munch's paintings are examined in detail, and the commentary is interspersed with readings from Munch's own writing about his work. Particular attention is paid to the works that make up The Frieze of Life, Munch's most important project, on which he worked for almost thirty years.

`Both the artistic and technical quality of the video are high. The colors are subtle and the close-ups emphasize both the bold and the intentionally blurry features. Edvard Munch's words contrast clearly with the well modulated voice of the narrator.' Video Rating Guide for Libraries, USA

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