Christo: wrapped coast

United States, 1977

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Examines the art event by Bulgarian artsist Christo, of wrapping a section of the Little Bay coastline near Sydney. As the wrapping progresses, the coastline takes on a glacial appearance, changes to a wrapped bundle, and is finally ripped apart by the force of the wind. Narrated by Kevin McCarthy, photographed and edited by Christian Blackwood.

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producer

Michael Blackwood

production company

Blackwood Productions

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1977

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