BEYOND THE VISIBLE: HILMA AF KLINT
DOC. | GERMAN, swedish | 93 MIN
Hilma af Klint was an abstract artist before the term existed, a visionary, trailblazing figure who, inspired by spiritualism, modern science, and the riches of the natural world around her, began in 1906 to reel out a series of huge, colourful, sensual, strange works without precedent in painting.
The subject of a recent smash retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum, af Klint was for years an all-but-forgotten figure in art historical discourse.
Her work inspired some most celebrated contemporary artists like Josef Albers, Paul Klee, Cy Twombly, Andy Warhol, Mondrian, Kandinsky…
DIRECTOR: Halina Dyrschka
FEATURING: Iris Müller-Westermann, Josiah McElheny, Ulla af Klint, Johan af Klint, Elisabet af Klint, Valeria Napoleone, Ceri Hand, Julia Voss + more.
UK release supported by German Films
“This detailed account of the life and works of Swedish artist and sometime mystic Hilma af Klint makes a compelling case for rewriting art history”
★★★★
— THE TIMES
“This insightful documentary reclaims the legacy of one of the most important abstract artists of the 20th century”
★★★★
— LITTLE WHITE LIES
“Exquisite documentary… A magnetic, sonorous introduction
to a pioneer and visionary”
★★★★★
— THE IRISH INDEPENDENT
“A very intriguing documentary about
one of the most important artists you may never have heard of…
thrillingly exciting”
— BBC News, The Film Review, Mark Kermode
festivals + awards
CPH:DOX
Official Selection
Göteborg Film Festival
Official Selection
Vancouver International Film Festival
Official Selection
Hotdocs Film Festival
Official Selection
Munich International Film Festival
Winner: VFF Documentary Film Production Award