The Fundamental Gilbert and George

Fox’s BAFTA Award-winning documentary about artists Gilbert & George, whose lives have been made ‘living sculptures’, provides a compelling insight into their working processes. Filmed around their home in East London and documenting their lives first hand, this is a fascinating film that engages with their challenging and witty art.

Directed by Gerald Fox, The Fundamental Gilbert and George leans on a strong ensemble — Gilbert Proesch, George Passmore — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1997.