National Gallery (film)
2014 documentary directed by Frederick Wiseman
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National Gallery is a 2014 documentary film edited, co-produced, and directed by Frederick Wiseman.[1] The film details operations at the National Gallery in London.[2]
- Frederick Wiseman
- Pierre-Olivier Bardet
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| Directed by | Frederick Wiseman |
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| Cinematography | John Davey |
| Edited by | Frederick Wiseman |
| Distributed by | Zipporah Films |
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Running time | 180 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Synopsis
Release
The film premiered at the 67th Cannes Film Festival through the Directors' Fortnight program,[2] and later participated in other festivals such as the New York Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival.[6][7]
Reception
Critical response
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film received a positive response from 95% of critics and 72% of audience members.[8] On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 89 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim".[9]
Manohla Dargis of the New York Times praised the film for its "cool intelligence and steady camera", calling it an "unexpectedly moving" experience.[5]
Box office
As of June 2024, the film has an estimated worldwide gross of $354,971 since its release.[10]