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Escher Documentary 'Journey into Infinity' Hits Italian Theaters December 16

other · 2026-05-04

The documentary 'Escher – Viaggio nell’infinito' (Escher – Journey into Infinity), directed by Robin Lutz, will be released in Italian cinemas on December 16. British actor Stephen Fry narrates by reading letters, diaries, and notes written by Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972), the Dutch artist known for his psychedelic, illusionistic, and hypnotic images. The film presents Escher's life through his own perspective, using numerous documents and interviews with his children, and features Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young). It also explores Escher's enduring legacy, as his work continues to inspire comics, advertisements, films, and exhibitions that attract thousands of visitors worldwide.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Escher – Viaggio nell’infinito' directed by Robin Lutz
  • Released in Italian cinemas on December 16
  • Narrated by Stephen Fry reading Escher's letters, diaries, and notes
  • Features interviews with Escher's children
  • Includes participation of Graham Nash (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
  • Covers Escher's life and artistic legacy
  • Escher known for psychedelic, illusionistic, and hypnotic images
  • Escher's work inspires comics, ads, films, and popular exhibitions

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Artists

  • Maurits Cornelis Escher
  • Robin Lutz
  • Stephen Fry
  • Graham Nash

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