26th Montreal International Festival of Films on Art Awards and Highlights
The 26th Festival international du film sur l'art took place in Montreal from March 6 to 16, 2008, undeterred by a snowstorm. Established by René Rozon, the event showcased approximately 45 films evaluated by a jury headed by Stéphane Bourguigon, featuring members like Catherine Bédard and François Bugingo. The festival comprised five sections, including 'Panorama international / Trajectoires' with 77 films, a tribute to Ken Russell, and documentaries about film icons. It emphasized the intersection of high art and popular culture, noting a shift towards personality cults. The top award was given to 'Jimmy Rosenberg – The Father, the Son & The Talent' by Jeroen Berkvens, while 'By the Ways' received the jury prize, and 'Looking for an Icon' won for best educational film.
Key facts
- 26th Festival international du film sur l'art held in Montreal from March 6 to 16, 2008.
- Founded and directed by René Rozon.
- Jury chaired by Stéphane Bourguigon, including Catherine Bédard, François Bugingo, Bettina Ehrhardt, and François Lévy-Kunst.
- Around 45 films in competition, with five parallel sections.
- Grand prize awarded to 'Jimmy Rosenberg – The Father, the Son & The Talent' by Jeroen Berkvens.
- Jury prize to 'By the Ways, A Journey with William Eggleston' by Vincent Gérard and Cédric Laty.
- Best Canadian work ex aequo: 'Achever l'inachevable' by Jean Bergeron and 'L'Atelier de mon père' by Jennifer Alleyn.
- Notable trend toward romanticism and personality cults in films.
Entities
Artists
- René Rozon
- Stéphane Bourguigon
- Catherine Bédard
- François Bugingo
- Bettina Ehrhardt
- François Lévy-Kunst
- Ken Russell
- Robert Wilson
- Arletty
- Clint Eastwood
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Wim Wenders
- Jeanne Moreau
- Marion Cajori
- Joan Mitchell
- Chuck Close
- Louise Bourgeois
- William Eggleston
- Vincent Gérard
- Cédric Laty
- Jennifer Alleyn
- Edmund Alleyn
- Jeroen Berkvens
- Hans Pool
- Maaik Krijgsman
- Wim Vandekeybus
- Jean Bergeron
- Alain Fleischer
- Jörg Bundschuh
- Chris Rodley
- Edgar B. Howard
- Tom Piper
- Ellsworth Kelly
- Eileen Gray
- Andy Warhol
- Jimmy Rosenberg
Institutions
- Festival international du film sur l'art
- Louvre Museum
- Arte
- BBC
- École d'art de Cergy
Locations
- Montreal
- Quebec
- Canada
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- United States
Sources
- artpress —