| Brief Description: | Since the days of King Henry IV, Paris' Pont Neuf has inspired
artists. Here it is the focus of environmental sculptor Christo
Javacheff and his wife Jeanne-Claude, and the millions of Parisians
who watch them create an astounding architectural poem. Rich in
political intrigue and artistic debate, this "love story" from the
Maysles brothers tracks Christo's escape from Bulgaria, his early
years as a struggling artist, his romance with Jeanne-Claude and the
fulfillment of a ten-year obsession begun in 1975: the wrapping of the
Pont Neuf. "Christo is another gem from the Maysles, the super stars
of cinema verite" (Desson Howe, Washington Post). English and French
with English subtitles. |
