SYNOPSIS

Frederick Wiseman’s 42nd documentary focuses on one of the largest institutions of knowledge in the world: the New York City Public Library, a place of cultural exchange, intellectual creativity and a sense of acceptance.

BIOGRAPHY

Frederick Wiseman (Boston, 1930) is a revered film director whose work stands out for its particular way of portraying reality. With over forty films and fifty years in production, Wiseman has explored various institutions and key spaces in Western culture, delving deep into human nature by showing society from a wide ethical and existential array. In the tradition of direct cinema, his style has been recognized through awards such as the IDFA Living Legend Award, the Honorary Oscar and the France Culture Prix Consécration at Cannes. Ambulante dedicates its 2018 Tour Retrospective to this prolific filmmaker.

Vínculos externos

	Ex-Libris: The New York Public Library Reseña The New Yorker	leer
	Ex-Libris: The New York Public Library Entrevista Vanity Fair	leer