Banksy
Biography: Anonymous British graffiti artist, political activist, film director and painter Banksy whose real name is believed to be Robert Banks, is best known for his artistic works of political and social commentary. Banksy began as a freehand graffiti artist 1992–1994 inspired by local artists and his work was part of the larger Bristol underground scene. Banksy's first film “Exit Through the Gift Shop” (2010) made its debut at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. The film was released in the UK on 5 March 2010. In January 2011, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary for the film.
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Exit Through the Gift Shop
2010-03-05
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Overview: Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution, Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop tells the incredible true story of how an eccentric French shop keeper turned documentary maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-03-05
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Life Remote Control
2011-12-01
Life Remote Control
Overview: A series of miscellaneous film footage are put together, to represented, life as if watching it in front of a television screen with a remote control.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2011-12-01
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The Punking of Paris Hilton
2006-06-14
The Punking of Paris Hilton
Overview: Hundreds of Paris Hilton albums have been tampered with in the latest stunt by "guerrilla artist" Banksy. Banksy has replaced Hilton's CD with his own remixes and given them titles such as Why am I Famous?, What Have I Done? and What Am I For? He has also changed pictures of her on the CD sleeve to show the US socialite topless and with a dog's head. A spokeswoman for Banksy said he had doctored 500 copies of her debut album Paris in 48 record shops across the UK. She told the BBC News website: "He switched the CDs in store, so he took the old ones out and put his version in."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-14
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DocoBANKSY
2012-08-30
DocoBANKSY
Overview: From the streets of Bristol to the caverns of London and beyond, BanksyDoc finds the truths and explores the impact that the world’s most famous graffiti artist has had on the art world, on the expression of protest and satire, and on the perception of what you can do with a spray can and a stencil. Furthermore, this documentary explores the highly active art collector's world and how the celebrity factor shockingly influences value.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-30
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Banksy: Street Rat
Banksy: Street Rat
Overview: Banksy changed the modern art world, taking it from galleries and onto the street. His identity has always been hidden from the public; keeping this secret was key to avoiding any criminal charges. He started as a freehand graffiti artist in Bristol but turned to the art of stencilling after realising how much quicker it was to complete work. Banksy developed a distinctive iconography of highly recognisable images, such as rats and police officers, that communicated his anti-authoritarian message. As his art spread, so did his popularity. He made headlines for his Kissing Coppers, painted the West Bank Wall and walked into galleries and hung his own work. Banksy is one of the best-known artists of the 21st Century, yet, does anybody know who he really is?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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The Alternativity
2017-12-14
The Alternativity
Overview: The story of how Britain’s favourite artist Banksy teamed up with Britain’s favourite film director Danny Boyle to put on a moving nativity play at The Walled Off Hotel, Bethlehem in December 2017. This was a two-part special for BBC2, the first comprising of a behind the scenes documentary, whilst the second part was the performance itself.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-14
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B movie
2009-07-09
B movie
Overview: This mini documentary features a rare interview with infamous graffiti artist Banksy, delving into how he started out as a graffiti writer up to his shift to gallery art, installations, CDs, and more. Til this day only a hand full of people know his real identity, such as friends appearing here: 3D of Massive Attack, Damien Hirst, and others.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2009-07-09
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Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art
2020-07-23
Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art
Overview: Banksy is the world's most infamous street artist, whose political art, criminal stunts and daring invasions have outraged the establishment for over two decades. Featuring rare interviews with Banksy, this is the story of how an outlaw artist led a revolutionary new movement and built a multi-million dollar empire, while his identity remained shrouded in mystery.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-07-23
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