Freeze: But is it Art?

Freeze: But is it Art?

1994
52m
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Overview

In 1988, art student Damien Hirst and a group of like-minded associates mounted an exhibition in a building in the East End of London. Entitled Freeze, it was a huge critical and commercial success, propelling Hirst and the group into the spotlight of the avant-garde. More than five years later, Hirst exhibits to international acclaim and is regularly derided in the tabloid press. This portrait of Hirst, which resumes the Omnibus season, is presented as a drug-induced nightmare after Hirst has been put to sleep by a sinister dentist, played by Donald Pleasence. In between interviews with fellow Freeze artists including Angus Fairhurst , Sarah Lucas and Tracey Emin , Hirst is seen preparing Mother and Child Divided, his work for last year's Venice Blennale. The piece consists of a cow and a calf, each sawn in half, pickled in formaldehyde and exhibited in four tanks.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date February 22, 1994
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt4037700

Cast

Damien Hirst
Damien Hirst

Self

Tracey Emin
Tracey Emin

Self

Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence

Sinister Dentist

Angus Fairhurst
Angus Fairhurst

Self

Sarah Lucas
Sarah Lucas

Self

Key Crew

Mark James
Director