Hand Gestures + Q&A 18
This documentary film follows the process of creating one of Velasco Vitali’s famous dog sculptures, from wax to glazed bronze, at Fonderia Artistica Battaglia (Battaglia Artistic Foundry), in Milan. The film observes the work of a group of skilled artisans in this 100-year old foundry and reveals the ancient traditions of bronze sculpture making, unchanged since the Sixth century B.C.
Followed by live Q&A with Francesco Clerici and Anna Kime (Film Hub North)
- Director
- Francesco Clerici
- Country
- Italy
- Year
- 2015
- Duration
- 77 mins
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