Eternity Has No Door of Escape: Encounters with Outsider Art
ETERNITY HAS NO DOOR OF ESCAPE traces the tumultuous history of art brut (translated in English as outsider art) and introduces us to its pivotal figures, including psychiatrist and art collector Dr. Hans Prinzhorn and Surrealist artist and writer André Breton. Using a treasure trove of rare archival footage, the film brings viewers to the places and institutions where the history of outsider art unfolded and continues to unfold today. This film introduces enigmatic, challenging creators and draws attention to a fascinating realm too often overlooked by history.
Starring
André Breton, Aloïse Corbaz, Adolf Wölfli
Director
Arthur Borgnis