Grayson Perry and the Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman

November. 01,2011      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Artist Grayson Perry has been working behind the scenes at the British Museum to stage his most ambitious show yet: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman. Given free rein to choose whatever he wants from the Museum's vast collections, Perry has also produced some 25 new works of art, from his trademark ceramics to a working motorbike. Imagine follows Perry for more than two years as he creates his own imaginary civilisation at the heart of the British Museum.

Alan Yentob as  Self
Grayson Perry as  Self

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Reviews

Listonixio
2011/11/01

Fresh and Exciting

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HeadlinesExotic
2011/11/02

Boring

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Afouotos
2011/11/03

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

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InformationRap
2011/11/04

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

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