Project Detail

About Sarah

Synopsis

Fascinating portrait of Sarah Lucas, who together with Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin conquered the art world as a controversial Young British Artist. Now almost 50, the artist is working on a solo show in Mexico, while smoking, drinking and reflecting on life and work.

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Features
Running time
76 mins
Director
Elisa Miller
Producer
Sadie Coles, José Kuri, Monica Manzutto
Editor
Paulina Del Paso
Screenwriter
Elisa Miller
Director of Photography
Elisa Miller
Composer
Mariana Uribe

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Sadie Coles HQ / Kurimanzutto / Molinera Cine

Sales Company

Sadie Coles HQ

69 South Audley Street
London
W1K 2QZ
Tel: +44 [0] 20 7493 8611
Fax: +44 [0] 20 7499 4878

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