Anyone here familiar with Zbig Rybczynski's work? Recommendations?

November 25, 2004 8:41 AM

I just saw an amazing short film/music video on the Arts network called "Stairway to Lenin," by director Zbig Rybczynski, and am considering buying one or more of his DVDs. Any Mefites familiar with his work?
posted by swift to Media & Arts (4 answers total)

I remember seeing his "Steps" parody on PBS a number of years ago.

Maurizio Nichetti's own spoof, The Icicle Thief, is often compared to Rybczynski's work.
posted by Smart Dalek at 9:50 AM on November 25, 2004

He's awesome. If the collection called MEDIA is still available, I highly recommend it. I have it on VHS.
posted by dobbs at 10:01 AM on November 25, 2004

Anyone who was a teenager in the late '80s wil undoubtedly remember Rybczynski's distinctly experimental music videos for Art of Noise, Simple Minds, and Pet Shop Boys.
posted by jjg at 11:25 AM on November 25, 2004

He's great. I'd recommend it. I was also introduced to his work by "Stairway to Lenin", which is part of his piece "The Orchestra." I saw it on Classic Arts Showcase when I was in college and was riveted.
posted by Vidiot at 12:26 PM on November 26, 2004