Treasures From the Wreck of the Unbelievable (aka Untitled Damien Hirst doc)

Name: Treasures From the Wreck of the Unbelievable (aka Untitled Damien Hirst doc)
Director: Sam Hobkinson
Released: 2017
Duration: 85 mins

Synopsis

“It’s a story of a ship. It is called The Unbelievable, which sank 2,000 years ago. It was carrying a lot of treasures, sculptures and jewels, to create a palace, and it sank and was lost for ever.” (Damien Hirst)
The documentary has been produced to coincide with the Damien Hirst solo exhibition 'Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable' at the Punta della Dogana and Palazzo Grassi, Venice, Italy from April 2017.

Details

Year: 2017
Type of project: Features
Running time: 85 mins
Director: Sam Hobkinson
Principal cast: Damien Hirst
Film Image: Photographed by Christoph Gerigk ©Damien Hirst and Science Ltd.

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

An Oxford Film and Television production in association with Science Limited

Oxford Film And Television

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5 Rochester Mews
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