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The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art

The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art is a 1974 American documentary film directed by Herbert Kline. The film shows footage of great modern artists in their studios creating and commenting on their work, with narration and commentary by Orson Welles. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Top Cast

  • Orson Welles

    Orson Welles

    Narrator

  • Maria Helena Vieira da Silva

    Maria Helena Vieira da Silva

    Self

  • Hans Richter

    Hans Richter

    Self

  • Roy Lichtenstein

    Roy Lichtenstein

    Self

  • Henri Langlois

    Henri Langlois

    Self

  • Herbert Kline

    Herbert Kline

    Self - interviewer

  • Daniel Kahnweiler

    Daniel Kahnweiler

    Self

  • Peggy Guggenheim

    Peggy Guggenheim

    Self

  • Alexander Calder

    Alexander Calder

    Self

Overview

The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art is a 1974 American documentary film directed by Herbert Kline. The film shows footage of great modern artists in their studios creating and commenting on their work, with narration and commentary by Orson Welles. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

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