THE BIRD AND US
Director Félix Rehm
Countries France
Duration 20 min
Synopsis
In 1926, a Brancusi sculpture is stopped at the American border; it is classified as a manufactured article and its owner forced to pay a duty. The artist appealed the decision. A former member of the Customs Board is chosen to process the trial.
In 1926, a Brancusi sculpture is stopped at the American border; it is classified as a manufactured article and its owner forced to pay a duty. The artist appealed the decision. A former member of the Customs Board is chosen to process the trial.