Banksy film wins with Julien Temple and Mat Whitecross!
UK graffiti artist Banksy‘s documentary “Exit Through The Gift Shop” has landed a top prize at the annual Grierson Trust Awards in London.
In a taped speech, he accepted the most entertaining documentary trophy, which he had spray-painted himself.
Banksy, who hides his identity, dedicated the award to graffiti artists who risk “life and limb every night”.
The film was also screened out of competition at the Berlin Film Festival in February.
It chronicles Banksy’s friendship with French videographer Thierry Guetta.
Although the artist features in the video, he appears only in shadow and he speaks through a voice modifier.
Filmmaker Julien Temple was recognised for “Requiem for Detroit” in the best historical documentary category at the ceremony, hosted by broadcaster Sandi Toksvig.
Mat Whitecross – who made his name directing Coldplay videos before making the Ian Dury Biopic “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll” – took the title for the best film about a contemporary issue for “Moving To Mars” – about refugees living in the UK.
TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTlm6dU2xHk&feature=related
BANSKY’s art: www.banksy.co.uk
by Ilaria Rebecchi
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