The film about Max Bill (1908-1994) moves between the dynamic fields of art, aesthetics and politics. Max Bill was probably the most important swiss artist of the 20th century and the most famous student to come out of the legendary Bauhaus in Dessau. He was an ardent anti-fascist and all his avant-garde work as an artist, sculptor, architect and typographer showed a social responsibility and environmental awareness right through his life. His views have become incredibly topical.
Direction
Elegant structure mirroring Bill's own design philosophy.
Production
Archival footage that'll make you weep for lost craftsmanship.
Director
Erich Schmid
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bill designed the Swiss 10-franc note and multiple iconic watches—your wrist has probably met his work.
The documentary resurfaced during the 2010s 'Bauhaus revival,' proving Bill's obsession with timelessness was literally the point.
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