Connexions: Banksy X Géricault
This all-access documentary chronicles Banksy's striking Calais tribute, his reimagining of Géricault's "The Raft of the Medusa" for the age of migration crises. Exclusive footage reveals the artist replacing the original's rescue ship with a distant car ferry, creating a potent symbol of Europe's inaccessible asylum system. Expert analysis uncovers how Banksy revives Géricault's 1819 condemnation of government failure to confront contemporary border politics. On-location shots capture the mural's vulnerability amid Calais's harsh environment and the heated discussions it sparked. A compelling study of art's power to challenge, the film shows how two artists, separated by centuries, used their work to demand justice. Their messages remain urgent today.
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