In the Beginning Was the Image

This film portrait of Asger Jorn is based on interviews with artists and friends with whom he was in a close relationship during the years 1937-1973. They were recorded in 1987-89, a time when their memories of Jorn were still vivid.

Directed by Marie-José van de Loo, In the Beginning Was the Image leans on a strong ensemble — Asger Jorn — 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 2014.