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The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge

imagine...Autumn 2016

Alan Yentob joins South African artist William Kentridge as he prepares an epic frieze along the banks of the River Tiber in Rome.

Alan Yentob joins South African artist William Kentridge as he prepares an epic frieze along the banks of the river Tiber in Rome. Alan visits him in his hometown of Johannesburg, the inspiration for the magical hand-drawn animated films he calls 'drawings for projection'. Brought up under apartheid, Kentridge has witnessed the fragile transition to a multi-racial democracy, and his art continues to reflect South Africa's turbulent times.

1 hour, 3 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Jun 202302:15
BBC Four

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:58

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo

    Nansi Imali

Credits

PresenterAlan Yentob
ParticipantWilliam Kentridge
DirectorAdam Low
ProducerMartin Rosenbaum
Executive ProducerTanya Hudson
Series EditorAlan Yentob
Production CompanyLone Star Productions Ltd

Broadcasts

  • Tue 22 Nov 201622:45
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Tue 22 Nov 201623:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD, Wales HD, Wales & Northern Ireland only
  • Fri 9 Dec 201602:25
    BBC Two
  • Sun 6 Nov 202221:00
    BBC Four
  • Mon 7 Nov 202202:25
    BBC Four
  • Tue 20 Jun 202323:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 25 Jun 202302:15
    BBC Four

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