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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

Genre

Woman Director

Production Status

Complete

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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A lyrical account of artist Sarah Lucas' life over the course of a year. During this time, film-maker Elisa Miller enjoyed unparalleled access to the artist. Spanning the period from Lucas' trip to Mexico in spring 2012 to the Venice Biennial 2013, the film also traces her daily movements at home in Suffolk and London, and her encounters with many of the figures who have become central to her life and work. The film charts a prolific and pivotal chapter in Lucas' career.

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