Film at CAT - M. C. Escher: Journey to Infinity

“M. C. Escher: Journey to Infinity,” is a fascinating documentary that examines the methods and interests of a world famous Dutch printmaker and visionary graphic artist. Equal parts history, psychology, and psychedelia, Director Robin Lutz’s entertaining, eye-opening portrait of Maurits Cornelis (M.C.) Escher (1898 – 1972) gives us the man through his own words and images. His diary musings, excerpts from lectures, correspondence and more are voiced by British actor Stephen Fry. Escher’s woodcuts, lithographs, and other print works appear in both original and playfully altered form. Two of his sons, George (92) and Jan (80), reminisce about their parents while musician Graham Nash (Crosby, Stills & Nash) talks about Escher’s rediscovery in the 1970s. The film looks at Escher’s legacy: one can see tributes to his work in movies, in fiction, on posters, on tattoos, and elsewhere throughout our culture. Few fine artists of the 20th century can lay claim to such a popular appeal. [2020, US, 81 min, Rated: NR]. Michael Ordona of the “Los Angeles Times” remarks “It's a welcome trip for those fascinated by his iconic, mind-bending depictions of illusions, evolutions and eternal cycles.” Ross Anthony of “Hollywood Report Card” says, “Escher seems to be perpetually amazed with the world and his own reaction to it. Graphic artists and animators bring Escher's work to life with yet another perspective. This is an inspired and inspiring work.” Venue: Cinema Art Theater. Presenter: Rehoboth Beach Film Society.