‘Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)’ Review: Indelible Images by Design
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These are among the anecdotes shared in Anton Corbijn’s (“Control”) documentary “Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)” about the British design studio Hypnosis, spanning some fifteen years from 1968. The strangest and most innovative art ever recorded. (The name is a portmanteau of “hip” and “gnosis” and is pronounced like “hypnosis.”)
“Squaring the Circle” has an atmosphere like an official portrait. Aubrey Powell, better known as Poe, who founded Hypnosis with Storm Thorgerson, is a central figure among interviewees, including many of his friends and colleagues. Visuals – Crisp black and white modern images. There are plenty of photos from Hipgnosis’ heyday, and as expected, they’re impressive.
Structurally, the film is based on narrating the origins of ideas and collaborations one after the other. (“When I got the call from The Beatles, it was like a call from God,” Powell says of Paul McCartney.) “Squaring the Circle” is sophisticated and fun enough, but at the same time, It is also like the company depicted in this work. , is like a boutique item, and after a while the recollection becomes faintly monotonous.
Square the Circle (The Story of Hypnosis)
Unrated. Running time: 1 hour 41 minutes. at the theater.
