The Fundamental Gilbert and George

The Fundamental Gilbert and George is two parts BAFTA award-winning documentary based on the life of two artists Gilbert Prousch and George Passmore, released in 1997 for the ITV series. The South Bank Show through LWT and RM arts.[1] The film finds the essence of art and life in these two artists, directed and produced by Gerald Fox, featuring Melvyn Bragg, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Sarah Kent, Norman Rosenthal and David Sylvester.[2][3]

The Fundamental Gilbert and George
GenreDocumentary
Directed by
Starring
Music byStefan Girardet
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers
Editors
  • Melvyn Bragg
  • John Street
Running time53 minutes
Production companyLWT
Release
Original networkITV
Original release9 February 1997 (1997-02-09)

Plot

The non-fiction, biopic, and documentary is a two-part profile on the art and life of British artists Gilbert and George. The film is currently available on Arthaus Video.[4]

Cast

Production

The movie "The Fundamental: Gilbert and George" by filmmaker Gerald Fox delves into the lives and creative processes of two British artists, Gilbert and George.[1] This two-part documentary takes a peek behind the elegant Georgian facade of their East London home to observe the duo as they work on their latest art collection, which utilizes body fluids as an unconventional medium.[2] The film also provides a glimpse into their daily routines and examines the history of their artistic collaboration, which began in 1969.[5] Gilbert and George are renowned for their striking, formal appearance,[6] unique approach to performance art, and colorful, photo-based artworks.[7] The documentary explores their journey from their early days as art students at Saint Martin's School of Art in the late 1960s, to their emergence as celebrated "living sculptures"; their creation of postal art and drinking works; and their eventual shift towards creating large-scale pictures.[8][9] Through the process of creating their Fundamental Pictures, which feature their own blood, urine, and semen, the film showcases[4] the innovative and revolutionary spirit that has made Gilbert and George such influential figures in the art world since the 1970s. Overall, the director presents an insightful and revealing portrait of two remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on the art scene with their distinctive style and groundbreaking creations.[10][8]

Reception

This film was showcased on South Bank Show. It received favourable reviews from critics and won the BAFTA in 1997,[1] The Royal Television Society (Best Arts Film), and the Grand Prize at the 16th Festival of Films on Arts (FIFA), Montreal.

References
  1. "The Fundamental Gilbert and George". Gerry Fox | Gerald Fox - filmmaker and artist. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  2. "Gilbert and George Part 1 (1997)". BFI. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  3. "The South Bank Show" Gilbert and George: Part 1 (TV Episode 1997) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-04-28
  4. "Watch The Fundamental Gilbert and George (Documentary Film)". www.thedarkroomrumour.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  5. Fox, Gerald; Bragg, Melvyn (1997), The fundamental Gilbert and George, Gilbert & George, London Weekend Television (Firm), NVC Arts (Firm), Phaidon, retrieved 2023-04-28
  6. "Gilbert & George". Tate Modern. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  7. Lynskey, Dorian (2021-03-02). "Gilbert and George: 'We were the only people who didn't have sex with everyone'". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  8. "Gilbert & George Art, Bio, Ideas". The Art Story. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  9. "'A place for us to show our living journey as artists': Gilbert & George opening London art centre". The Art Newspaper - International art news and events. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  10. "The Fundamental Gilbert and George". prod-www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
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