Wim Wenders creates 3D short film inspired by Edward Hopper
Wim Wenders has produced a 3D short film titled 'Two or Three Things I Know about Edward Hopper' inspired by the American painter's work. The film was created for the Edward Hopper exhibition at Fondation Beyeler in Basel, which opened in late January 2020 but closed weeks later due to the coronavirus pandemic. Produced by Road Movies, the short aims to immerse viewers in Hopper's paintings by recreating iconic scenes in 360 degrees. Wenders stated that Hopper's paintings draw toward infinity and that 3D filming allows viewers to see more with the brain, expanding sensory and perceptual spectrum.
Key facts
- Wim Wenders created a 3D short film inspired by Edward Hopper
- Film titled 'Two or Three Things I Know about Edward Hopper'
- Produced by Road Movies
- Made for the Hopper exhibition at Fondation Beyeler in Basel
- Exhibition opened late January 2020
- Exhibition closed weeks later due to coronavirus
- Film aims to immerse viewers 360 degrees in Hopper's paintings
- Wenders commented on using 3D to reproduce the sensation of infinity in Hopper's works
Entities
Artists
- Wim Wenders
- Edward Hopper
Institutions
- Fondation Beyeler
- Road Movies
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland