IDFA 2007
The Gates
Antonio Ferrera, Albert Maysles
United States
2007
94 min
n.a.
In 1979, artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude proposed one of the largestpublic art installations in history: a "golden river" of 7,500 fabric-paneled gates in Central Park. A fascinating,and ironic controversy about material value and spiritual value comes to life through city wide debates that transcend 23 years and encompassing every socioeconomic strand of NYC's diverse population. Antonio Ferrera and Albert Maysles' film chronicles Christo and Jeanne-Claude's passion and the poetry of New York City that transformed the winter darkness into a garden of light, color and life.
Credits
Screening copy
World Sales
Maysles Films Inc.
Maysles Films Inc.
Production
Involved TV Channel
HBO,
ARTE G.E.I.E.,
TVOntario,
NTR
HBO,
ARTE G.E.I.E.,
TVOntario,
NTR
Cinematography